Who Are GS1 and Why Are They Important?

1. Who are GS1?GS1 is a not-for-profit, international organization setting language standards for coding systems. These global languages make it easier for organizations to identify, capture and share information.For example, the most recognizable of these ‘languages’ is the barcode. Barcodes and GS1 standards help improve customer experiences and increase efficiencies for businesses around the world. The GS1 assigns seven attributes to each product:Global Trade Item Number or GTINBrand nameProduct descriptionProduct image URLGlobal product classification codeNet content & unit of measureCountry of sale 2. Why are GS1 important for retailers and manufacturers?It’s easy to see why GTIN barcodes are scanned 6 billion times each day. After all, they account for products sold both in stores and online.A GTIN is a series of numbers associated with a barcode. It identifies items and retrieves predefined information at the pricing, ordering, or invoicing points in your supply chain.The GTIN i...