GS1 UK holds regular conferences, exhibitions and online webinars/webcasts on the latest supply chain issues and how the GS1 System is being used throughout the UK to improve efficiency, reduce costs and ultimately, increase sales. In addition, we provide a comprehensive range of training courses which offer a more in-depth understanding of our standards. You will also find us regularly exhibiting or speaking at other leading events which will help you to keep in touch with the latest supply chain developments.

GS1 UK Solutions Webcasts
Available now

Food & Drink Logistics Show
21-24 March 2010
Birmingham NEC
Supported by GS1 UK

GS1 UK Annual Conference: Lighting up the supply chain with GS1 UK
Thursday 22 April 2010
Leicester City Football Club

GS1 UK Excellence Awards
Thursday 22 April 2010
Leicester City Football Club

Past Events

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GS1 UK Solutions webcasts
Available now

Tune in to our Solution webcasts to see how GS1 UK can help improve your supply chain efficiency during these challenging economic times.

Learn how to improve your upstream supply chain by increasing visibility and traceability of your ingredients and raw materials - www.gs1uk.org/upstream Integration

Find out how to improve your product data to enable better on shelf availability and cost savings - www.gs1uk.org/Master Data Management

Find out how to benefit from using GS1 DataBar on your products- www.gs1uk.org/Fresh Produce Scanning

Find out how you can reduce asset inventory and improve your efficiencies through tracking and tracing your assets - www.gs1uk.org/Asset Tracking

Find out how you can reduce delivery and receiving errors by automating your goods receiving process - www.gs1uk.org/Automated Goods Receipt

Food & Drink Logistics Show
21 – 24 March 2010

Birmingham NEC

Supported by GS1 UK

Visitors to existing food and drink trade shows are planning to spend £248million on logistics in the next 12 months. Can you afford to miss out on a share of this spend? The new Show will create a brand new, industry specific platform for companies involved with supply chain solutions, third party logistics, palletised transport, warehousing, IT and much more.

Why should you visit?
To view the latest product launches from the major players in the market place
To be updated on the latest legislation and best practice
To discover ways to improve efficiency and save money
To compare suppliers under one roof and negotiate the best deals

Who should attend?
Anyone responsible for logistics and supply chain activities within a food and drink business including:
Logistics directors
Supply chain directors
Distribution directors
Operations directors
Warehouse managers
Fleet manager

For more information, please visit http://fdlogisticsshow.co.uk/page/home.html or to register for this event visit http://fdlogisticsshow.co.uk/page/register_now.html

GS1 UK Annual Conference: Lighting up the supply chain with GS1 UK
Thursday 22 April 2010

Leicester City Football Club, The Walkers Stadium, Filbert Way, Leicester, LE2 7FL

Can you beat the recession with a leaner and more efficient supply chain?

Do you want to learn how the GS1 System has helped organisations achieve visibility, efficiency and sustainability?

Do you want to hear real life case studies on how key market players are responding to the economic condition?

This year’s GS1 UK Annual Conference in partnership with Retail Technology Magazine will be hosting an exciting line up of speakers from Tesco, Amazon, World Duty Free, The IGD and many more. They will share their experiences, tips and forecasts on how you can achieve a more efficient supply chain with GS1 standards in the retail, foodservices and healthcare sectors.

Book your place now: http://www.gs1uk.org/gs1events/conference/2010/delegate-fee.asp

This annual event is FREE for all GS1 UK members to attend and is essential for anyone who is looking to increase competitiveness through a more efficient supply chain.

GS1 UK Excellence Awards
Thursday 22 April 2010

Leicester City Football Club, The Walkers Stadium, Filbert Way, Leicester, LE2 7FL

GS1 UK is proud to announce the introduction of the Excellence Awards in association with  Cranfield University, School of Management.  The GS1 UK Excellence Awards will be launched at the Annual Conference on Thursday 22 April 2010.

The Awards are split into two categories - the 'Leadership in standards award' which will be presented to an individual and the 'Standards in action award' which will be given to a company.  These awards will recognise the outstanding work, innovation, boldness, commitment, leadership and pioneering spirit when implementing the GS1 System. The awards are not industry specific and are judged against a set of weighted criteria by a panel of industry experts.

Nominate now: http://www.gs1uk.org/gs1events/conference/2010/nominate.asp

Leadership in standards award:
This award recognises the contribution made by an individual in championing the promotion and implementation of GS1 standards within their organisation, sector or industry.  The individual is recognised as an agent of change and has had a visible impact on contributions made in implementing GS1 standards.  It also recognises the leadership role of the individual in being an advocate of GS1 standards.

Standards in action award:
This award recognises an organisation's achievement in delivering clear, measurable business benefits through the adoption of GS1 standards.  The award also acknowledges organisations that have championed the wider adoption of GS1 standards throughout their industry or sector.

Award winners will receive:
- A personalised plaque presented at the GS1 UK Annual Conference
- An award winner logo for use in collateral and online
- Coverage on the GS1 UK website, newsletters and industry media

Find out more information about the GS1 UK Excellence Awards http://www.gs1uk.org/gs1events/conference/2010/supply-chain-excellence-awards.asp