In 1974, a barcode on a pack of chewing gum was scanned for the first time in a supermarket in the USA. This was the beginning of automated checkout - and the start of the success story of GS1, Global Standards One.
Even though we did not invent the barcode, GS1, together with the product identification number GTIN, has created a system with 24 standards that not only enables the global movement of goods, but is also unique in its worldwide use.
Around 10 billion barcodes are scanned worldwide every day
95,000 customers use GS1 Germany’s products
GS1 has been supporting companies around the world for 50 years
116 organizations make up the global GS1 network
In the area of conflict between established systems, customer requirements and technological progress, we all have to find answers to rapidly increasing market dynamics, ever shorter innovation cycles and an ever-increasing degree of complexity.
Tomorrow's solutions are interoperable and open. Our GS1 standards reduce complexity and costs, increase transparency and trust and promote innovation.
What challenges do you have a solution for? This is how we come together.
GS1 standards uniquely identify products (GTIN), companies and locations (GLN), shipping units (SSCC/NVE), items (GIAI) and reusable transport packaging (GRAI) worldwide or define the formats for data carriers such as barcodes and RFID.
Did you know, for example, that the simple barcode (EAN 13) on packaging and products is reaching its information limit? That's why GS1 is working with the global community on its successor (2D code), one that can do more. The 2D code becomes particularly smart via the GS1 Digital Link.
At GS1, we work closely with our customers. If there is a challenge to be solved together that is relevant for industry, trade and service providers, then representatives of the companies come together on the GS1 Germany platform to work on it together - from small companies to global players, manufacturers, retailers, service providers - and competitors.
We are a lot of things - market leader, pioneer of digitalization, standardizer... and we look forward to taking off together with you.
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