Faster! Humanity's Quest to Save Time
Season 1, Episode 7: Episode 7 - The Bar Code
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The barcode shortened check-out times, advanced the global supply chain, accelerated next-day delivery, and made same-day delivery possible. They’re scanned some 6 billion times a day around the world and counting.
All Episodes - Season 1
Episode 1
Episode 1 - The Elevator
Episode 2
Episode 2 - The Highway
Episode 3
Episode 3 - The Shopping Mall
Episode 4
Episode 4 - The Plastic Container
Episode 5
Episode 5 - The Microwave
Episode 6
Episode 6 - The Disposable Cup
Episode 7
Episode 7 - The Bar Code
Episode 8
Episode 8 - The Dishwasher