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Mars Wrigley: achieving 100 per cent data accuracy with GS1 standards
How global data synchronisation and verification is powering seamless sales and boosting brand loyalty for the world's leading manufacturer of chocolate, chewing gum, mints and fruity confections.
Industry news
20/03/2024
Scan, sort, sustain: how GS1 standards support effective recycling systems
GS1 standards offer enormous benefits to recycling as the interoperability and transparency they deliver powers informed decision making and collaboration across the supply chain.
Industry news
18/03/2024
GS1 UK collaborates with TikTok to help SMEs join growing community of 1.5 million UK businesses
The two organisations will work together to provide SMEs with exclusive content, guidance and support designed to help them join the 1.5 million UK businesses now trading on TikTok Shop.
Industry news
13/03/2024
TRIP: building a community with TikTok
How TikTok has helped one of the fastest growing drinks brand in the UK achieve over 50 million organic impressions.
Industry news
12/03/2024
How GS1 standards power TikTok Shop UK
TikTok Shop UK has joined the millions of companies around the world who use GS1 standards to power eCommerce.
Industry news
11/03/2024
RFID: the tagging technology that is transforming construction
The use of GS1 powered RFID tags in construction continues to gain momentum as industry and regulators seek to create safer, more efficient and more sustainable supply chains.
Industry news
01/03/2024
NHS England reinforces drive for point of care scanning with launch of new Scan4Safety website
NHS England has launched a new NHS Scan4Safety website as a central resource to support trusts to adopt and optimise scanning processes.
Industry news
14/02/2024
The power of the pop-up shop
Want to boost brand awareness, increase sales and get crucial, real-time customer feedback? Pop-up shops provide a fantastic opportunity to do just that.
Industry news
14/02/2024
Leading patient safety expert, Ted Baker, joins GS1 UK healthcare advisory board
Professor Baker will offer vital support to the GS1 UK healthcare team as they work with senior NHS stakeholders and clinicians across the four nations to drive the adoption of GS1 standards.
Industry news
13/02/2024
HSSIB report on patient identification
Key observations and recommendations from HSSIB following investigations into patient misidentification errors.
Industry news
08/02/2024