Publications

All publications listed below are available for download as PDF files. For standards-related documents and publications, visit the GS1 Standards Knowledge Centre.

New brochures

GS1 Annual Report 2010-11

A review of our work as an interdependent federation with a common focus and shared goals.

The GS1 Annual Report 2010-2011 describes how our standards, solutions and services and our multi-sector approach continue to help us provide users around the globe with concrete answers to real business needs. In addition to our financial results for the year, read about how our work drives efficiencies in supply chains, strengthens collaborations, enables true interoperability, reduces costs and strips out unnecessary complexity.

GS1 Member Organisations in Action

The GS1 System of Standards is created collaboratively by volunteers from companies across the supply chain. But the real day-to-day action takes place at our 108 local GS1 offices (called "Member Organisations"), where thousands of GS1 team members work to help businesses get the most out of our standards. This brochure shares just a few of their more interesting recent success stories.

May 2011 - 8 Pages

All brochures


What is GS1?

It's not always easy to explain what GS1 does in simple terms. That's why we've created this brochure. It provides an overview of our activities and the important role that global standards play today.

GS1 ISO Brochure

GS1 and ISO
Understand how GS1 and ISO work together.

GS1's working relationship with ISO is a particularly long and active one. This brochure explains how GS1 works together with the world's largest developer of standards.

GS1 System of standards

GS1 System of Standards

This brochure describes the GS1 System of Standards, how it works, its elementary building blocks, and the value and benefits the GS1 System brings to the global supply chain in a variety of industry sectors

GS1 Annual Report 2010-11

A review of our work as an interdependent federation with a common focus and shared goals.

The GS1 Annual Report 2010-2011 describes how our standards, solutions and services and our multi-sector approach continue to help us provide users around the globe with concrete answers to real business needs. In addition to our financial results for the year, read about how our work drives efficiencies in supply chains, strengthens collaborations, enables true interoperability, reduces costs and strips out unnecessary complexity.

GS1 GEPIR

What you need to know

GS1 Annual Report 2005/6

GS1 DataBar: "R"evolution at the Point-of-Sale
More Data... Less Space

This brochure explains the main characteristics, capabilities and benefits of GS1 DataBar in an accessible, visual format.

GS1 General Specifications

The GS1 General Specifications

This document is the concise definition and explanation of the use of the GS1 System standards within Automatic Data Capture (ADC) technologies, and supersedes all previous ADC technical documents provided and/or published by GS1 or its predecessor organisations.

GTIN Allocation Rules Made Even Easier

GTIN Allocation Rules Made Even Easier

Easy to use, visual explanation of the key concepts in GTIN.
Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) Allocation Rules provides the global supply chain solution for the identification of any item that is traded (priced, ordered, invoiced).

Global Location Numbers (GLN)

Global Location Numbers (GLN)
A key enabler for improving efficiency and visibility of the supply and demand chains

All organisations exchange information in their business processes, externally and
internally. The Global Location Number (GLN) makes possible the unique and unambiguous identification of physical locations and legal entities.

GS1 DataMatrix

GS1 DataMatrix
An introduction and technical overview of the most advanced GS1 Application Identifiers compliant symbology

This document facilitates processes by offering detailed information on GS1 DataMatrix and its technical characteristics encoding, printing and reading. It is a repository of reference information that can support the implementation of GS1 DataMatrix in any sector, industry or country.

eProcurement for Government Supply Chains

eProcurement for Government Supply Chains
Leveraging efficiencies of commercial supply chains to optimize procurement processes

GS1 eProcurement solutions are based on global standards and are perfectly consistent and compatible with what is used in commercial supply chains today.

GS1 GDSN - What you need to know

GS1 GDSN
Keeping your business in sync

This brochure covers the essential information that you should know about the global data synchronisation and business benefits for suppliers, retailers.

GS1 EPCglobal

GS1 EPCglobal
About EPCglobal

The benefits of subscription to EPCglobal
What is the EPCglobal Network
This folder seeks to introduce GS1 EPCglobal and
describe its role in the adoption and implementation of the EPCglobal Network.

GS1 EPCglobal Standards in the Transportation and Logistics Services Industry

This brochure explains in detail how EPC/RFID technology based upon GS1 EPCglobal standards creates value for the different partners in the transportation and logistics services industry by creating actionable visibility from shipper to consignee.

GS1 EPCglobal Standards in the Consumer Electronics Industry

This brochure explains in detail how EPC/RFID technology based upon GS1 EPCglobal standards creates value for the different partners in the consumer electronics industry by creating visibility throughout the total product life cycle.

GS1 EPCglobal Certification Program

This brochure explains the value of GS1 EPCglobal certified products for end-users and solution providers as all stakeholders can deploy EPC/RFID technology in full confidence.

GS1 EPCglobal Standards for Item Level Tagging

As the EPC/RFID is expanding from pallet and case level towards item-level tagging, this brochure describes how this technology has the potential to help business partners as well as consumers worldwide.

The GS1 Global Healthcare User Group - GS1 HUG™

The GS1 Global Healthcare User Group - GS1 HUG™
Working together to improve Patient Safety

This brochure covers the important role and mission of the GS1 Healthcare User Group (GS1 HUG™). It is the first time that the healthcare industry is aligning around a global solution to enhance automatic product identification for the benefit of patients worldwide.

GS1 Standards in the Healthcare Supply Chain

GS1 Standards in the Healthcare Supply Chain
Improving patient safety

Easy to use, visual explanation of the GS1 Standards in the Supply Chain and description of the Major Supply Chain Processes.

GS1 Upstream Integration

GS1 Upstream Integration
GS1 and the GCI Global Upstream Supply Initiative (GUSI)

This brochure gives an overview of GS1 Upstream Integration and explores the role that GS1 standards have to play in the GCI Global Upstream Supply Initiative.

The Global Traceability Standard

The Global Traceability Standard
Supporting Visibility, Quality and Safety in the Supply Chain

Visual explanation of what we need to know on GS1 Traceability Standard. Describing the traceability process independently from the choice of enabling technologies.

Traceability

Traceability

This brochure explains what traceability is and how the GS1 Traceability Standard supports business needs such as food safety, patient safety, combatting counterfeiting, improving sustainability and meeting regulatory requirements.

SSCC - UCR Customs Project

SSCC - UCR Customs Project
International Supply Chain

This brochure describes application of the GS1 Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC) identifier by different parties in the international supply chain. As many companies throughout the world use GS1 solutions in manufacturing and distribution, the objective was to demonstrate extension of its use to the cross border transactions.

SSCC - UCR Customs Project

GS1 Standards in Customs
Helping to Make Customs Operations Safer and More Efficient

The work GS1 and the WCO have done together so far has clearly demonstrated that many of the challenges faced by Customs organisations in every country in the world can be met by using GS1 Standards.

GS1 Standards in Transport & Logistics

GS1 Standards in Transport & Logistics

Transport and Logistics activities connect supply chains and industries. GS1 is working on a fully integrated approach to meet the needs of this sector. This brochure share a variety of case studies from T&L teams who have successfully used the GS1 System of standards to face their challenges and meet their objectives.

GS1 GSMP - The Basics

GS1 GSMP - The Basics
Getting started with Global Standards Management Process

This brochure provides an easy access to the Global Standards Management Process, how to get involved
and clear definition of roles and responsibilities of each of the working groups to respond to the business requirements of all companies in any industry sector, whether multinationals or SMEs.

GS1 MobileCom

GS1 MobileCom
Engaging with consumers via their mobile phones

This brochure explains why GS1 is active in mobile, how the GS1 MobileCom Community is structured and how businesses can benefit from an approach to mobile services based on open standards.

Mobile in Retail White Paper

Getting your retail environment ready for mobile.
This White Paper the explores the opportunities for brands and retailers as consumers begin to use mobile phones to plan their shopping and during visits to stores. It details ways in which GS1 standards can support this strong emerging market.

GS1 Member Organisations in Action

The GS1 System of Standards is created collaboratively by volunteers from companies across the supply chain. But the real day-to-day action takes place at our 108 local GS1 offices (called "Member Organisations"), where thousands of GS1 team members work to help businesses get the most out of our standards. This brochure shares just a few of their more interesting recent success stories.

May 2011 - 8 Pages