GS1 is a global organization dedicated to the design and implementation of global standards and solutions to improve the efficiency and visibility of supply and demand chains globally and across multiple sectors. The GS1 System of standards is the most widely used supply chain standards system in the world.

GS1's main activity is the development of the GS1 System, a series of standards designed to improve supply chain management. The GS1 System is composed of four key product areas: Barcodes (used to automatically identify things), eCom (electronic business messaging allowing automatic electronic transmission of data), GDSN (Global Data Synchronisation Network which allows partners to have consistent item data in their systems at the same time) and EPCglobal (which uses RFID technology to immediately track an item).

GS1 was formed when the Uniform Code Council (UCC) and the Electronic Commerce Council of Canada (ECCC) joined EAN International. UCC has become GS1 US and ECCC has become GS1 Canada. European Article Numbering-Uniform Code Council (EAN-UCC) is the international organization of product barcodes that are printed on almost everything that is sold in stores worldwide. ... GS1 is a global organization dedicated to the design and implementation of global standards and solutions to improve the efficiency and visibility of supply and demand chains globally and across multiple sectors. ... GS1 US is the GS1 Member Organization in the United States of America. ... GS1 Canada is the GS1 member organization in Canada. ...

It has headquarters in Brussels (Belgium) and Princeton, New Jersey (USA). There are also Member Organisation offices in over 100 countries globally. Nickname: Map showing the location of Brussels in Belgium Coordinates: , Country Belgium Region Brussels-Capital Region Founded 979 Founded (Region) June 18, 1989 Government  - Mayor (Municipality) Freddy Thielemans Area  - Region 162 km²  (62. ... Nassau Street, Princetons main street. ...

See also

• List of GS1 member organizations
• Global Trade Item Number
• Global Location Number
• Global Data Synchronization Network(GDSN)
• Global Electronic Party Information Register (GEPIR)
• Serial Shipping Container Code
• EPCglobal - global standards for RFID object tags
• Global Product Classification GPC
• GS1 US maintainer of Universal Product Code (UPC numbers)

List of GS1 member organizations. ... Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) is an identifier for trade items developed by GS1 (comprising the former EAN International and Uniform Code Council). ... The Global Location Number (GLN) is a thirteen digit number used to identify parties and physical locations. ... Global Data Synchronization Network is a technology that enables data synchronization among retailers and suppliers. ... The Global Electronic Party Information Register (GEPIR) is a distributed database that contains basic information on over 1,000,000 companies in over 100 countries. ... The Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC) is an eighteen digit number used to identify logistics units. ... EPCglobal is a joint venture between GS1 (formerly known as EAN International) and GS1 USâ„¢ (formerly the Uniform Code Council, Inc. ... Global Product Classification The Global Product Classification (GPC) is part of the GS1 System and a key enabler for the Global Data Synchonistation Network (GDSN) and category management. ... GS1 US is the GS1 Member Organization in the United States of America. ... The Universal Product Code (UPC) is one of a wide variety of bar code languages called symbologies. ...

External links

• GS1 homepage
• Australian EPC/RFID pilot extended