Introduction The retail landscape is experiencing its most significant transformation since the introduction of the Universal Product Code (UPC) in 1974. GS1 Digital Link represents a revolutionary standard that bridges the physical and digital worlds by transforming traditional barcodes into intelligent, web-enabled data carriers through 2D barcodes. Unlike a conventional barcode that simply provides a […]
Key Takeaways The date is July 20, 2028, and it is now statutory. Congress directed the FDA not to enforce before that date, so the deadline no longer moves on FDA discretion alone. Seven CTEs, not eight. Harvesting, Cooling, Initial Packing, First Land-Based Receiving, Shipping, Receiving and Transformation. Older guidance citing Growing and Creating reflects […]
Introduction The GS1 GDSN network processes over 1 million GTINs through its data pool system every week. Since its establishment in 2004, the Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN) has become the cornerstone of global supply chain efficiency. This standardized system connects manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and retailers through a network of data pools, where product information is […]
Introduction According to Google Trends data, searches for “strategic sourcing” have increased by 367% over the past year, as supply chain tariffs continue to create significant disruptions for businesses worldwide. Major retailers are now expecting to react in real-time as tariff changes ripple through every link of their supply chain. With expected rates of 10-46% from […]
Introduction Effective product authentication has become critical for luxury brands as counterfeit goods now account for over 60% of global seizures in the luxury sector. The counterfeit market is growing at an alarming rate of 22% annually, with luxury brands losing approximately 10% of their sales each year to fake products. According to the Global Brand Counterfeiting […]