Standards library
GS1 standards are all about identifying, capturing, sharing and using information
GS1 standards make the supply chain more efficient and effective. They make it easier for consumers to find and buy the products they’re after. And they help ensure the safety of these products. In healthcare they identify patients, products and places – delivering better and more efficient patient care.
They give you a common language to identify, capture, share and use information. Here you’ll find all the technical documentation you need to understand and implement them.
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Identify GS1 standards for identifying all products, logistic units, locations, assets and moreIdentification Keys GTIN Management Rules |
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Capture GS1 standards for barcodes and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) tagsBarcodes EPC/RFID |
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Share GS1 standards for data exchange, allowing information to be shared between one business and anotherEDI (Transaction Data) EDI XML EANCOM Product Data Sharing (Master Data) Global Data Synchronisation Network (GDSN) Global Product Classification (GPC) GS1 SmartSearch GS1 Digital Link GS1 Mobile Ready Hero Images Visibility Event Data EPCIS and Core Business Vocabulary (CBV) Network ONS GEPIR Certificate Profile |
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Use Using GS1 standards to streamline common business processesTraceability Internet of Things (IoT) Fighting Illicit Trade Data Quality Data Coupon Management |