By participating in GS1’s user groups, you are involved in influencing standards and processes while gaining inspiration, increased knowledge and a broader understanding of how GS1 standards work.
GS1 Sweden’s user groups are open to all our customers. When we start new user groups, we inform about it on our website, through our newsletters and through relevant industry and member organizations.
Purpose of GS1 User Groups
The purpose of GS1 user groups is to facilitate the implementation of GS1 standards, locally and globally. Together, we interpret the GS1 standards, propose global improvements and, where necessary to meet business needs, provide local implementation recommendations.
“For us as a company, it feels extremely privileged as a participant in the user group get to participate in this discussion.”
— Kristina Everbrink, Product Manager at OneMed
Why you should participate
As a participant in a user group at GS1 Sweden, you get the opportunity to:
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Monitor and influence: You will be in the first place to monitor, follow and influence GS1 Sweden’s standardization work. Your contribution is essential to ensure that our standards continue to be relevant and effective.
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Initiate changes: Your expertise and insights are valuable in initiating proposed changes to GS1’s global standards. You have the opportunity to shape the future of industry standards.
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Make important decisions: As a participant, you make decisions about the recommended application of GS1 standards in Sweden. Your voice is critical in how these standards are implemented and used.
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Maintain and develop: You will contribute to maintain and further develop Swedish recommendations of GS1 Sweden’s standards, ensuring that they remain current and relevant.
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Train and guide: Developing guides that facilitate the implementation of GS1 standards is an important part of your work, helping others to smoothly adapt to new systems and processes.
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Maintain standards: Your work contributes to Swedish recommendations complying with both Swedish and international laws and regulations.
Who can register as a user group participant
To participate in a user group, you should have a mandate from your company, be familiar with the company’s processes and business systems, be in a position to implement recommendations, and have the opportunity to get involved in the user group’s work.
Benefits of joining a user group
Your participation not only brings value to your own company through direct access to the latest information and influence over standards, but also to the entire industry by promoting efficient and consistent business processes.
Are you ready to make a difference? Join one of our user groups today and help shape the business standards of the future at GS1 Sweden!