The massive environmental impact caused by our throw-away culture poses a grave threat to the health of our planet. The Earth yields billions of tons of natural resources each year. However, the way we currently extract and use these resources is wreaking havoc on the environment and, at some point in the not-too-distant future, they…
25th April 2024, Thursday, 11 AM GST Agenda: GS1 as an organization and its vital role in supply chain GS1 GTIN and its applications to reduce cost in a supply chain When to apply for a GTIN and how many you need How GLN simplifies the exchange of information in supply chain Register here
The new Chair replaces Kathryn Wengel after five years of outstanding service The GS1 General Assembly has elected Mark Batenic as new Chair of the GS1 Management Board as of 1 January 2024. Mark Batenic, Chairman and former CEO of IGA (Independent Grocers Alliance), one of the largest independent grocery chains in the world, will bring his extensive…
“Consumers demand more information about the products they’re purchasing, regulators require the disclosure of more information and there’s an ongoing need to more effectively track and trace products through the supply chain. We can resolve this with 2D barcodes with GS1 standards inside – a single barcode that has the power to provide all the…
Celebrating its 10-year anniversary on 23 September 2023, Unique Device Identification (UDI) reflects on a decade of development and implementation. This article explores UDI’s origin, current status, and challenges in healthcare adoption. Providing a comprehensive analysis of UDI’s evolution over the past decade, the article highlights AIM North America’s crucial role in supporting the program. Industry…
With the impact of the cost-of-living crisis growing by the day, Sara Reid, strategic insight director at Kantar, recently took a deep dive into the effects of sustainability on current and future shopping habits. Kantar is the world’s leading data, insights, and consulting company. With access to over 130,000 shoppers across two massive panels, each…
25th October 2023, Wednesday, 3 PM GST Meeting Agenda: Unregistered products process linked to the Import Permit System New requirement for the medicines to be licensed by multiple agents Renewal process for GLNs Register here
The disruptions of the past years have forced the acceleration of many digital transformation elements. Yet even in light of some of these disruptions – such as global inflation worries and climate change-driven extreme weather events – Deloitte reports that 78% of corporate executives are optimistic that steps being taken can help avoid the worst impacts of…
26th July 2023, Wednesday, 3 PM GST Meeting Agenda: Frequent rejection reasons for Tatmeen, NHRA, Oman & UAE Health Authorities for BrandSync users GLN package upgrades and renewals for Tatmeen users Register here
Industry continues to adopt Verified by GS1 to check company ownership and product information from a global, trusted source. In five new success stories we learn how industry has used Verified by GS1 to streamline business processes, correct data inconsistencies, and drive consumer trust by ensuring consumers are buying authentic products. Click the links to…
