GTIN reuse ends on 31 December 2018

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...

How To Get Your Food Product On A Supermarket Shelf

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...

How to streamline your EDI setup

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 ...

Diomac renews collaboration with GS1 to promote best-in-class traceability solutions for manufacturers

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...

Assessing retail & supply chain challenges of selling in digital age

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...

What is Best of Irish

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...

The Experts' Guide to Gold at Blas na hEireann

The Blas awards are a showcase of the finest in Irish produce, where big brands and artisan producers rub shoulders. Winning a prestigious Blas award is not easy. We have teamed up with GS1 Ireland members who took home the gold at Blas last year to give you their top tips on how to wow the judges at Blas.Caroline Rigney - Rigney’s Farmhouse FoodsGold in Breakfast Cereal (Granola)To win at Blas, you need to stand out from your competition. The key to that is in perfecting your recipe. You will need to impress the Blas j...

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HUG Supplier UDI Briefing May 2018

The life of a product from manufacturer to patient!HSE Dr Steevens, 4th May 2018The HSE hosted the GS1 Ireland Healthcare User Group (HUG) Supplier Briefing on Friday 4th May 2018 in the Boardroom of HSE, Dr Steevens. The event was very well attended with nearly 100 delegates representing medical device suppliers and manufacturers as well as healthcare providers. The event focussed on the life of a medical device product as it travels from manufacturer to the patient.  Speakers: HUG Supplier Briefing Day May 2018From L ...