UPCs are 12-digit standardized codes used globally to identify products, remaining consistent across all retailers and platforms. These codes are managed externally by GS1, the global standards organization. Read our UPC vs SKU comparison for more information.
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When you’re shipping 500-600 orders per month and your current 3PL provider starts treating you like just another number in their system, it’s time to reassess your fulfillment strategy. A recent conversation in the e-commerce community perfectly illustrates a common frustration: small brands getting lost in the machinery of enterprise-level
