GS1 Ireland : About GS1

Overview

GS1 is a leading global organisation dedicated to the design and implementation of global standards and solutions to improve the efficiency and visibility of supply and demand chains globally and across sectors. The GS1 system of standards is the most widely used supply chain standards system in the world, GS1 has been helping businesses do business with each other for more than 30 years.

GS1 offers a diversified portfolio of products, solutions and technologies, including the GS1 System of standards – the most widely used standards system in the world. GS1’s offer ranges from GS1 BarCodes to GS1 eCom (electronic commerce tools) to next generation technologies and solutions such as GS1 GDSN (data synchronization), EPCglobal (using RFID technologies) and Traceability.

GS1 also offers a wide range of services to help businesses use these standards and technologies, including training, certification, technical support, and implementation advice.

What is GS1?

It's not always easy to explain what GS1 does in simple terms. That's why we've created this brochure. It provides an overview of our activities and the important role that global standards play today.

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What is GS1?