In order to enhance the marketing competitiveness of Micro & Small Enterprises (MSEs) in
domestic as well as international market, Office of Development Commissioner
(MSME), Ministry of MSME, provides the financial assistance for reimbursement
of 75% of one-time registration fee (Under SSI-MDA
Scheme) w.e.f. 1st January,2002 and 75% of annual recurring fee for
first three years (Under NMCP Scheme) w.e.f.
1st June,2007 paid by MSEs to GS1 India for using of Bar Coding. The work of
reimbursement has been decentralized and transferred to field offices i.e.
MSME-DIs w.e.f. 1st April,2009 with a view to ensure speedy & timely and
extensive implementation of the scheme
Bar codes are the series of black lines and white spaces printed on product packages or attached as tags which you would have noticed on consumer products. Information on a product or a consignment like its item code or serial number, expiry date, consignor/ consignee etc., can be represented through such bar codes. When these bar codes are scanned using a scanner, it enables instantaneous data capture with 100% accuracy and at great speeds.
Bar Coding can have a significant impact on the success of any enterprise/ company and organization. Timely and accurate capture of product information and its communication electronically across the Supply Chain ahead of physical product flow is critical to lowering inventory costs, in accurate sales forecasting & dynamic production scheduling and in product track and trace.
Bar Coding not only facilitates the exchange of information between buyers and sellers, but also provides the potential for better visibility and sharing of information across an entire Supply Chain. Other benefits are-
Bar codes are the series of black lines and white spaces printed on product packages or attached as tags which you would have noticed on consumer products. Information on a product or a consignment like its item code or serial number, expiry date, consignor/ consignee etc., can be represented through such bar codes. When these bar codes are scanned using a scanner, it enables instantaneous data capture with 100% accuracy and at great speeds.
Bar Coding can have a significant impact on the success of any enterprise/ company and organization. Timely and accurate capture of product information and its communication electronically across the Supply Chain ahead of physical product flow is critical to lowering inventory costs, in accurate sales forecasting & dynamic production scheduling and in product track and trace.
Bar Coding not only facilitates the exchange of information between buyers and sellers, but also provides the potential for better visibility and sharing of information across an entire Supply Chain. Other benefits are-
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Automated data capture with 100%
accuracy,
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(ii)
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Real time stock management of raw
materials and finished goods
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Fast and error free data recording
on product/ consignment movement
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Easy integration with existing
software, if any
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In compliance with growing
requirements of leading national markets
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In line with requirements of
international retailers &
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(vii)
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Also gives international look and
feel.
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Eligibility: Those MSEs who have Entrepreneurial Memorandum
Part- II acknowledgement number from Directorate of Industries/ District
Industries Centers and also have registration with GS1 India for use of Bar Codes
are eligible for 75% reimbursement of one-time registration fee and annual
recurring fee (for first three years) paid by them to GS1 India.
Where and how to apply: Eligible MSEs may apply to the Director, Micro,
Small & Medium Enterprises - Development Institute of their region in
prescribed application form for claiming reimbursement on Bar Code. Other
details on Bar Code are available on their web site www.gs1india.org