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GS1 UK invests in senior hire to drive improved product data across the construction industry

An experienced digital construction leader with a background in civil engineering, Shervin will spearhead GS1 UK’s strategic approach and lead on driving collaboration and influence across industry.

Industry news

09/01/2024

Digital Product Passports: setting new standards for sharing product information

In December 2023, the European Commission and the European Parliament provisionally agreed to include the introduction of a Digital Product Passport in the EU’s revised sustainability product legislation.

Industry news

03/01/2024

AdvanceFirst on the future of EDI

GS1 UK partners, AdvanceFirst share their thoughts on electronic data interchange (EDI) and its place in the future of business.

Guest opinion piece

27/12/2023

Healthcare roundup for 2023

After an impactful year for Scan4Safety and GS1 standards in healthcare, head of healthcare, Glen Hodgson, looks back at some of the key successes of the past 12 months.

Opinion piece

21/12/2023

CCF’s product traceability initiative underpins the ‘golden thread’ of construction data

Leading insulation, drywall, and ceiling products distributor CCF has developed a new process to provide a detailed ‘end to end’ report that tracks products from the manufacturer, at manufacturing batch level.

Industry news

13/12/2023

Navigating sales channels and routes to markets in drinks

We recently joined our community partners, Bread & Jam, to hear insights and tips from a range of successful drink brands.

Industry news

12/12/2023

NIHR pilot for health tech SMEs

The NIHR explore a pilot course to support health tech SMEs at technology readiness level two.

Industry news

07/12/2023

SCDP marks major milestone in its drive to secure transparency in global supply chains

A proof of concept for a trusted location insights platform, supported by the application of GS1 standards, has been successfully completed.

Industry news

06/12/2023

The many benefits of online marketplaces

Globally, 35 per cent of all online purchases are now made on marketplaces, making them a vital channel for anyone looking to grow their businesses.

01/12/2023

GS1 standards and the Strategic Framework for NHS Commercial

With the launch of NHS England's new Strategic Framework for NHS Commercial, GS1 UK highlights the role of GS1 standards and Scan4Safety as part of the procurement framework.

Industry news

28/11/2023

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