Revolution at the Checkout Counter

The Explosion of the Bar Code

Stephen A. Brown

    Preface

    Prologue

    Introduction

    The Ad Hoc Committee

    The Symbol Selection Subcommittee

    UGPIC

    Public Policy

    Distribution Codes, Inc.

    Symbol Technical Advisory Committee (STAC)

    UPCC-On Its Own

    Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)

    Beyond Retail

    Coupons--Quid Pro Quo?

    Spreading the Word

    Formal Challenges

    UCC--A Broader Vision

    Appendix A: Giants of the Revolution

    Appendix B:The Board of Governors of Uniform Code Council, Inc

    Appendix C: The U.P.C. Symbol

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Stephen A. Brown is an attorney in Alexandria, Virginia.