Electronic product codes (EPC) are globally unique identifiers assigned to specific products, allowing items to be distinguished at the individual level. These identifiers support accurate inventory management by enabling faster cycle counts, streamlined adjustments, and more precise stock control.

After EPCs are obtained from GS1, they are encoded onto RFID tags, which are then applied to products and used throughout the inventory process.

See also

Set up RFID

Important

If using BridgeERP 18, GS1’s Encoder/Decoder tool must be used to retrieve EPCs.

Retrieving EPCs from GS1

To retrieve an EPC to encode on a tag, use GS1’s EPC Encoder/Decoder tool.

Enter the GTIN-14 barcode of the product in the application identifier (01) field.
Enter the product’s serial number in the (21) field.
Specify a company prefix length.
Specify the size of the tag and its filter value.

Writing EPCs to RFID tags

After retrieving the EPCs, you can use an RFID writer to write the EPCs onto RFID tags. The process to write EPCs varies by RFID writer manufacturer. Refer to the RFID writer’s documentation for more information.

See also

Retrieve EPC codes

Retrieving EPCs from GS1

Writing EPCs to RFID tags