For 50 years, barcodes have been the silent engines of global commerce, powering 10 billion scans every day. But the time has come for the next barcode revolution. In an engaging interview on Euronews’ The Big Question, GS1 President and CEO Renaud de Barbut introduced the next generation of barcodes, such as QR Codes powered…
We are excited to announce that, starting January 20th, 2025, GS1 UAE will be relocating to our new office at Dubai Supreme Court Complex. GS1 UAE’s new address: Office 413 Dubai Supreme Court Complex https://maps.app.goo.gl/mnmbCtsqgqpTnf2R7 We would like to request our members to update their records accordingly. Our office timings remain the same, from 9 AM to…
Dubai, UAE — In a significant move to enhance patient safety and operational efficiency, Emirates Health Services (EHS) has unveiled a transformative initiative, the TARQEEM Program, aimed at redesigning its supply chain processes. This ground-breaking program mandates the adoption of GS1 standards and services across all medical and non-medical materials, including medicines, vaccines, consumables, sundries,…
Carrefour is transforming the retail landscape by adopting QR Codes powered by GS1 across its private label wine products. These QR Codes provide consumers with critical product details — such as ingredients, nutritional values, and recycling information — while also offering retailers significant benefits like improved inventory management and product traceability. As one of Europe’s…
Shervin Yousefzadeh and Dr. Arghavan Akbarieh, a postdoctoral researcher at Eindhoven University of Technology, explore how GS1 standards can enhance circularity in construction. The construction industry, traditionally known for its resource-intensive processes, is undergoing a transformative shift towards sustainability shift towards sustainability and resource efficiency. This change is driven by the concept of a “circular…
Dubai, UAE—June 28th, 2024: GS1 UAE, the not-for-profit organization providing the most widely used global standards—best known for the barcode—recently convened its Annual General Assembly, highlighting significant strides in enhancing supply chain standards throughout the region. Implementing the global migration to 2D barcodes in the UAE, introducing the Digital Product Passport, and advancing the healthcare…
50 years after the barcode was first scanned, 22 leaders from the world’s biggest companies sign a global joint statement calling for the transition to QR Codes with GS1 standards to revolutionise the consumer experience On the 50th anniversary of the first barcode scan, 22 industry champions – including marketplaces such as Alibaba.com, retailers like…
How Woolworths reduced food waste up to 40 per cent and improved productivity by up to 21 per cent with 2D barcodes. For nearly a century, Woolworths has been staple of everyday life for millions of Australians. Since its founding in 1924, multiple generations have grown up shopping at “Woolies” which, with a 33 per…
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…
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…
