Introduction The GS1 Global Data Model (GDM) represents a revolutionary approach to standardizing product information exchange across global supply chains. This comprehensive framework harmonizes product attributes, creates unified data standards, and enables seamless communication between trading partners worldwide. By implementing harmonized product attributes through the GS1 Global Data Model, businesses can achieve unprecedented levels of operational efficiency, […]
Introduction GS1 Application Identifiers serve as the essential language of modern barcodes, translating coded information into meaningful data for supply chain operations. These identifiers consist of two, three, or four-digit prefixes that define both the meaning and format of the data that follows them. Essentially, they give context to what would otherwise be just a string of […]
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 […]
Introduction With about 2 million users worldwide and more than 6 billion daily transactions powered by GS1 barcodes, food traceability systems are transforming how businesses operate. Effective food safety traceability doesn’t just prevent recalls—it creates measurable business value. For example, IPC/Subway saved an estimated $1.3 million annually by aligning its master data with GS1 Standards, while […]
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 […]