Dec 20, 2018, by - Category: From the start of 2019, you will no longer be able to reuse your GTINs. In this infographic, we explain why and what the benefits of stopping GTIN reuse will be for industry.
From the start of 2019, you will no longer be able to reuse your GTINs. In this infographic, we explain why and what the benefits of stopping GTIN reuse will be for industry.On 31 July 2017, the GS1 General Specifications was updated to state that after December 2018, a GTIN allocated to a trade item shall not be reallocated to another trade item. This applies to all trade items, regardless of sector.This industry-driven change helps companies get unique product identification “right” from the start. Keeping product ide...
Oct 31, 2018, by Deanna O'Connor - Category: Retail ReadyWe spoke to leading food consultant and retail advisor James Burke who shared some advice for getting your new food product onto supermarket shelves.
The Top Five Mistakes For New Food Producers To AvoidAccording to leading food consultant and retail advisor James Burke, a new food producer needs to come to the market with a very compelling proposition. “Go down to your local supermarket now,” he advises. “There isn’t shelving with a sign on it that says ‘Waiting for new product next week’. There is no space. So, to persuade a buyer at head office, or a store owner or manager to take any product, you have to have a very compelling argument—because to take you in they...
Aug 13, 2018, by Alex Storey, TrueCommerce - Category: TechnologyHow many different methods do you currently utilise to exchange your orders, invoices and other documents?
You may have just started trading via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or you may have been using electronic trading for a while, but how many different methods do you currently utilise to exchange your orders, invoices and other documents?EDI is the most efficient way organisations can electronically exchange trading documents with their partners. There are common communications protocols to follow, but many organisations can get caught up in trading with each trading partner in their own preferred way, especially if ...
Jul 31, 2018, by - Category: Diomac, an Irish technology company specialising in fully integrated manufacturing software solutions has today renewed its collaboration with GS1 Ireland.
Best-in-class traceability solutions for manufacturing businessesDublin and Tralee, 31st July 2018Diomac, an Irish technology company specialising in fully integrated manufacturing software solutions has today announced its renewed partnership agreement with GS1 Ireland. Through GS1 Ireland’s Solution Provider Programme both companies will work to enhance the capabilities of Irish food production companies and to enable them to grow and develop their businesses while meeting the ever-increasing product information requi...
Jul 10, 2018, by Maria Svejdar - Category: Retail ApparelMany retailers are pioneering ecommerce, reconfiguring for online orders & implementing new inventory management solutions & RFID to serve the omni-channel consumer. How are we faring in Ireland?
Apparel Retail Technology Survey 2017We have commenced a study into the current and future use of retail technology in the clothing and fashion sector in Ireland. We are particularly interested to hear the views of retailers, distributors, manufacturers and designers. If you are a consultant or solution provider in this space, please share this survey with any clients you have in this sector.We would greatly appreciate if you had a few minutes to contribute your views. All responses will be treated with the strictest co...
Jun 15, 2018, by Kevin O'Brien - Category: Best of IrishBest of Irish is a showcase by GS1 Ireland to promote Irish products and businesses. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @bestofirish and through the #BestofIrish hashtag
Best of Irish is a platform run by GS1 Ireland where Irish producers can celebrate their milestones amongst a community of like minded people on Instagram and Twitter.GS1 Ireland has been providing barcodes for Irish products for nearly 40 years. Behind every great Irish product is a GS1 barcode. We have seen some amazing Irish products on their way to market. We wanted to create a space to share that wonder, while giving Irish startups some extra publicity at key times for their businesses. From this idea, Best of Iris...
May 14, 2018, by - Category: Check out our latest news, updates and notices with GS1 Ireland on Twitter @GS1Ireland
Apr 3, 2018, by Alex Storey, TrueCommerce - Category: TechnologyFinding your perfect EDI provider can often be quite a challenging process due to its business-critical nature and the number of factors that need to be taken into consideration.
Finding your perfect EDI provider can often be quite a challenging process due to its business-critical nature and the number of factors that need to be taken into consideration.Electronic Data Interchange, otherwise known as EDI, involves complex message types, specialist technical expertise and considerable resources to get it up and running alongside your current business operations.Download our “What is EDI?” guide or check out our What is EDI blog post to learn more about the basics of EDI. Download: A beginner's ...
