Overview
GS1 is a not for profit 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 offer a portfolio of standards that enable efficient supply chain management. GS1 standards include globally unique identification numbers(GS1 barcodes), GS1 eCom (electronic commerce tools) to next generation technologies and solutions such as GS1 GDSN for efficient exchange of product master data, GS1 EPCglobal our RFID division, provides standards for implementation of RFID and barcode solutions which enable full supply chain visibility and enhanced traceability.
GS1 also offers a wide range of services to help businesses use these standards and technologies, including technical support, implementation advice and consulting and training through our Professional services division.
Benefits of Becoming a member of GS1
Each member receives:
- Unique GS1 company prefix
- Helpdesk Support
- Online tools to help you create, store and allocate numbers, find solution providers in your area, and get involved in special interest and technical Work groups
- Implementation manuals to assist in the use of GS1 solutions
- Quarterly magazine to keep you up-to-date with new standards and services
- Access to Professional Services such as consulting and training
There are also huge potential benefits for your business:
- More efficient business systems through the automation of key processes and access to real-time information
- Improved return on investment by reducing inventory holdings and associated costs
- Greater productivity due to improved tracking of stocks and materials, which reduces administration time and costs
- Increased sales by reducing or eliminating out-of-stock situations
- Traceability, where the life history of any item can be tracked, enabling product recalls to be targeted accurately and problems traced back to the source
- Better customer service by speeding up delivery times, continuous replenishment and ensuring predictable stock availability
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
