What is it?
The GS1 System is a set of global standards which enable the unique identification of goods, services, logistics units, locations and assets at any point within the supply chain. The standards can be used by all industries and facilitate trade by combining unique identification numbers with data carriers and electronic commerce processes, which in turn enable tracking and traceability systems.
GS1 Barcodes
Global data and application standards for bar codes that use the globally recognised GS1 Identification Keys to automatically identify things such as trade items, locations, logistic units, and assets.
GS1 eCom
Global standards for electronic business messaging that allow rapid, efficient and accurate automatic electronic transmission of agreed business data between trading partners. Based on two components: GS1 EANCOM and GS1 XML.
GS1 EPCglobal
A new global standards system that combines RFID (radio frequency identification) technology, existing communications network infrastructure and the Electronic Product Code (a number for uniquely identifying an item) to enable immediate and automatic identification and tracking of an item through the whole supply chain globally, resulting in improved efficiency and visibility of the supply chain.
GS1 GDSN
The Global Data Synchronisation Network™ (GDSN™) is an automated, standards-based, global environment that enables secure and continuous data synchronisation , allowing all partners to have consistent item data in their systems at the same time. Global Product Classification (GPC) is a key component of GDSN , enabling effective category management.