Accelerating Value Chain Digitalisation
Explore our report on value chain digitalisation and learn how GS1 standards and services can support your business in meeting growing data and transparency requirements. As traceability and transparency become strategic imperatives, companies face increasing pressure to collect and report detailed information across their value chains. This position paper provides guidance on how to approach value chain data gathering more effectively, aligning with evolving regulatory demands without duplicating efforts. Download your copy to gain practical insights and strategies to strengthen compliance and future proof your operations.
Getting started with GS1 standards and services
To start working towards end-to-end transparency with GS1 standards and services there are a few steps companies can take.
Step 1: Obtain a GS1 company prefix (GCP) license
- Start by licensing a GS1 company prefix. This prefix allows you to utilize GS1 standards for identifying, labelling and sharing data about products, locations and packages.
- The GCP serves as the foundation for creating unique numbers that enable barcode generation.
Step 2: Generate identifiers
Once your company has licensed a GCP, you can begin assigning specific identifiers:
- GLN (Global Location Number): Used to identify locations (such as warehouses, stores or facilities).
- GTIN (Global Trade Item Number): Used to identify products.
- SSCC (Serial Shipping Container Code): Used to identify logistic units (e.g. pallets, cases).
Step 3: Use online services from GS1 member organizations
- Access easy-to-use online services such as My products and My places (names of these services may vary between GS1 member organizations)
- These services allow you to create and manage identifiers efficiently and make the information available in the GS1 Registry Platform.
Step 4: Promote standardization
- Ensure that all actors in your supply chain (including suppliers, manufacturers and distributors) follow GS1 standards.
- Educate them about the benefits of standardized identifiers and a common data sharing standard.
Step 5: Leverage GRP services
When all actors in the supply chain follow GS1 standards:
- Utilize the GS1 Registry Platform (GRP).
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