GS1

Global Standard 1

GS1 is a not-for-profit organization that develops and maintains global standards for business communication. The best-known of these standards is the barcode, a symbol printed on products that can be scanned electronically. Global Standard 1 reflects its role in establishing global standards for identifying goods and services in supply chains.

Key aspects of GS1 include:

1. Universal Product Codes (UPCs): GS1 is responsible for allocating and managing UPCs, used universally in retail.
2. Global Trade Item Number (GTIN): A globally unique identifier for products and services used to track items through supply chains.
3. Electronic Data Interchange (EDI): GS1 develops standards for EDI, which allows the electronic interchange of business information.
4. RFID Standards: They develop standards for Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), enhancing the efficiency of supply chains through improved tracking and inventory management.
5. Data Synchronization: GS1’s standards facilitate product data synchronization between trading partners.
6. Supply Chain Visibility and Efficiency: GS1 standards are critical in improving supply chain visibility and operational efficiency.

GS1’s role is crucial in global commerce, providing a common language that ensures key processes such as shipping, receiving, and inventory management are efficient, accurate, and globally consistent.

• Abbreviation: GS1