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Do you know where #barcodes originate from? Inventor Joe Woodland first drew a barcode in the sand on Miami Beach in 1949, decades before technology could bring his vision to life. On 3 April 1973, Woodland's vision became a reality when industry leaders agreed on a common business practice - the barcode. A year later, on 26 June 1974, a pack of Wrigley’s chewing gum became the first product in the world to be scanned at a till in an Ohio supermarket. In 1982, on 7 May, eight years later, GS1 South Africa opened its doors, originally known as the South African Numbering Association. Yesterday, on 26 June 2024, we celebrated the #50th Anniversary of the #first #barcode #scan in that Ohio supermarket. As we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first barcode scan, let’s reflect on the journey of innovation that began with Joe Woodland’s vision in 1949. The barcode has revolutionised how we conduct business, making processes more efficient and reliable. To honour this milestone, we encourage everyone to think about how innovation and technology have impacted our industry and consider how we can continue to drive progress in the future. Share your ideas and insights on how we can leverage technology to improve our operations and service, in the comments below. Let’s celebrate this anniversary by committing to further innovation and excellence in our work. #GS1Barcode50 #Scanniversary #Barcode

Feeling Lucking? 🍀 This St. Patrick's Day, Conser is offering special services to make your move as smooth possible! From packing to transport, we've got you covered. Contact us today to learn more and get a quote! #StPatricksDay #MovingServices #LuckOfTheIrish"

Happy Father's Day to all the amazing dads out there! 🎉 Today, we celebrate the ones who taught us the value of hard work, dedication, and love. From handling life's challenges to lifting us up when we needed it most, dads truly are our everyday heroes. 💥 #steelestransportation #essentialservice #thankatrucker #truckingindustry #truckingcompany #transportationindustry #transportcanada #truckinglogistics

Learn how Franpos can consolidate your systems and streamline your day to day operations. Stop by booth #2088 at Super Zoo! See you there!

A huge new offering from Unbridaled: Sustainably Certified Natural Melee in 4 qualities. I know first-hand how hard it is to source consistent melee with strong pricing.

We are fortunate to be a corporate partner with Vanni Foundation! Marion Manufacturing absolutely loves to give back to our incredible community! Coming in June, we will host a Cornhole Tournament at Marion to benefit the Vanni Foundation! More details to follow! #manufacturing #leadingbyexample #networkingevents #networkingwithapurpose #leadership #manufacturing #madeinAmerica #madeinCT #medical #medicalmanufacturing #metalstamping #precisionmetalstamping #healthierfuture #rapidengineering #cnc #cncmachining

Zebra Points of View are topics that we feel are important for our network to learn more about. You can read more about Cultural Humility and see more of our ZPOVs by going to zebrastrategies.com and clicking blog! #ZebraPointsOfView #CulturalHumility #ZPOV

Currently in Orlando, Florida for the NAPA Annual Meeting! Our Director of Operations, Luke Vossen, and Vice President, Travis Mick, are on the ground at this year's event, representing CWMF, our family-owned company that specializes in building top-notch asphalt plant equipment. Here's what's keeping us busy and engaged: Shaping the Industry: Actively participating in committee meetings, sharing insights, and collaborating with industry leaders to shape the future of the asphalt pavement sector. Staying Informed: Attending educational sessions to stay ahead of the curve on innovative projects, regulatory changes, and technological advances. It's crucial to keep our finger on the pulse of the industry. Building Relationships: Networking is key! We're seizing every opportunity during breakout sessions to build new relationships and strengthen existing ones. The asphalt industry is all about collaboration. Celebrating Excellence: Being present at award ceremonies to acknowledge and celebrate the outstanding contributions and projects of individuals and businesses in the asphalt world. Balancing Work and Play: Embracing the work-hard, play-hard ethos. Whether it's actively participating in the golf tournament or experiencing the local culture, we're making the most of our time in Orlando. Learn more about CWMF here: https://hubs.li/Q02jh-Rj0 #NAPAAnnualMeeting #AsphaltIndustryLeaders #BuildingTheFuture

"But its just packaging Mike" "Why would anyone get excited about packaging?" Insert Laura Feavearyear (DINZ) reaction to unboxing her new packaging! When I came across her post the other day it reminded me of why I love the packaging industry so much. To many packaging is just a brown box, a silly little pouch, a bit of film to protect something or a container to hold "stuff". BUT to others it can be... - Bringing an idea into reality like Two Dudes, Ārepa or Foundation Coffee NZ - A physical connection from a brand to its customer like Mighty Ape, Onceit and My Food Bag - Reducing food waste the way that Auckland Council or Wonky Box - A vehicle to enable sustainable behaviours and rethink our connection with packaging for good like Again Again, Ecogas, and the education from Kate Fenwick - And finally an opportunity to tell a story the way Rui Peng from Critical. does or the impact of Sam Bridgewater is creating in age care with The Pure Food Co, or the change in how consume cleaning & hygiene products from ecostore). There are so many examples! So when people ask why the "packaging industry"? I often say it's the positive impact that packaging creates that does it for me And seeing the joy that packaging can bring Even after 14 years in the game, it still gives the feels! DISCLAIMER - I didn't supply the packaging to Laura Feavearyear (DINZ), I just love seeing people win and the packaging industry highlighted 😉🙌 #packaging #winning #brand

For the next 12 months we're celebrating 200 years of braille! We have a number of resources to help schools celebrate too, teaching children about what braille is, its history, and how it's used. #Braille200 📚 https://lnkd.in/dtJ6ZRVw [Image description: "We have braille resources for schools!" in text with a visual representation of the braille above, separated by a pink line. The text "Remember - braille is read by touch, this is just a visual representation" and the #Braille200 logo that reads "Braille 200 powered by RNIB and EBU".]