{"id":64527,"date":"2025-01-20T12:00:48","date_gmt":"2025-01-20T11:00:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gs1.se\/identify\/global-trade-item-number-gtin\/gtin-in-your-industry\/"},"modified":"2025-01-20T12:47:46","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T11:47:46","slug":"gtin-in-your-industry","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gs1.se\/en\/identify\/global-trade-item-number-gtin\/gtin-in-your-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"GTIN in your industry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

All companies that provide products and services identify their products in a uniform way, regardless of the industry<\/a> they operate in. Assigning a GTIN (Global Trade Item Number)<\/a> to a trade item makes it globally identifiable at all stages of the supply chain. This makes the exchange of information between different trading parties both more efficient and cost-effective. GTIN is also used for post-purchase processes such as repair and recycling, and by linking GTINs to additional information, such as date, batch and serial number, your company can track products at the level needed to meet both legal requirements and customer needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more below about how GTINs are used in different industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why GTIN in the construction industry?<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n

For construction products, unique identification is crucial to effectively share information between stakeholders and ensure smooth supply chains. Additionally, it is also necessary to comply with global regulatory requirements. Identifying and communicating product changes is particurlarly important to ensure that the right products reach the right market and end customer. Construction products often have a long lifespan, sometimes up to 50 or even 100 years. Factors such as construction techniques, regulations and the properties of materials over time affect the use and value of a product. This requires effective tracking throughout the life cycle of the product. <\/p>\n

Alternative solutions<\/h4>\n

The construction industry has traditionally faced challenges in finding an effective solution for traceability. Alternative solutions have been manual systems and various identification methods that have proven to be inefficient and increased the risk of errors and delays in information flow. <\/p>\n

GS1’s solution<\/h4>\n

For property owners and managers, it has always been difficult to have a full overview of what a building contains. The rapid development of new materials and the growing focus on sustainability and circularity increase the need for efficient tracking throughout the life cycle. GTIN offers a solution for parties involved in maintenance, repair, upgrading, reuse and recycling of construction products. <\/p>\n

Benefits<\/h4>\n
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