The Barcode Scanner Was First Used on Gum? #barcode #history

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The first barcode scan was on gum in 1974 — chosen for practicality, not symbolism. This is how a tiny mark changed global retail. Follow for more.
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The First Barcode Scan, MIT Sloan School of Management, 1974
https://mitsloan.mit.edu

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