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Opinion: the next-gen barcode
In a recent letter published by The Grocer, GS1 UK CMO and membership director Sarah Atkins explains why GS1 is supporting a global transition to the next generation of on-pack labelling.
Opinion piece
28/11/2023
Duncan Eaton to be succeeded by Sara Ford as chair of GS1 UK’s healthcare advisory board
With her extensive supply chain and logistics knowledge Sara’s contributions to the GS1 UK healthcare advisory board will be indispensable, bringing a fresh perspective to the role as GS1 UK embarks on the next chapter of Scan4Safety implementation.
Industry news
27/11/2023
Revolutionising construction: the rise of BIM in the UK
GS1 UK, head of construction, Shervin Yousefzadeh, shares his thoughts on the role of Building Information Modelling (BIM) in construction.
Industry news
21/11/2023
eMAG marketplace: managing exponential growth with trusted product data
Duplicate product listings, incorrect associations, invalid brands, concerns about counterfeits and IP infringement—eMAG saw it all in the early years of their marketplace.
Industry news
15/11/2023
Over 900 suppliers benefitting from productDNA powered by Syndigo
GS1 UK and Syndigo have been working in close collaboration to enhance the service and identify new opportunities for data sharing.
Industry news
13/11/2023
Julianne Ponan MBE joins GS1 UK as a non-executive director to help SMEs harness the power of NextGen QR codes
Julianne will use her deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing UK SMEs to help GS1 UK members grow their businesses and harness the power of next-generation barcodes.
Industry news
09/11/2023
GS1 UK appoints Stephen Bush as non-executive director to support deeper clinical engagement
With his proven track record of successfully implementing GS1 standards to improve patient safety and many years of clinical experience, Steve will provide vital support as GS1 UK collaborate with stakeholders across the NHS to enable the delivery of better and safer services.
Industry news
09/11/2023
Robert Barbour, Group Data and Insights Director for Travis Perkins plc, joins GS1 UK board to aid standardisation of construction data
A high-impact leader committed to changing the culture surrounding the use of data in construction, Robert will help GS1 UK develop and refine blueprints for agreements and standards implementation across the industry.
Industry news
09/11/2023
GS1 India: building trust and boosting efficiency with verified product data
Retailers and marketplaces in India are finding a range of important ways to use the product data available in Verified by GS1.
Industry news
02/11/2023
Charlie Bigham's: becoming the fastest growing grocery brand in the UK
Charlie Bigham, founder of the UK’s fastest growing UK grocery brand, shares insights from its 27 years of growth.
Industry news
31/10/2023