Agribusiness industry
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Background |
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Industry Initiatives |
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Key Associations |
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Information Library |
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Events |
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FAQs |
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Case Studies / GS1 Working with Industry |
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Useful Links |
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Contact Information |
1. Background
GS1 Australia is working with both key retailers and suppliers in the Agribusiness sector to drive best practice supply chain principles across the entire sector utilising the GS1 standards. Adoption of the GS1 standards (Numbering and Barcoding, eMessaging and Electronic Data Synchronisation) will bring improved business efficiency and effectiveness for all companies within the supply chain.
The current level of adoption of the GS1 standards within the Agribusiness industry sector has been acknowledged as low, and a number of bar code audits having been completed confirming this.
An Agribusiness Numbering and Bar Coding Guidelines document has been completed and is due for publication in September 2011.
2. Industry Initiatives
Agribusiness GS1 Standards Group (AGSG)
Pooling the knowledge and experiences of the Australian Agribusiness industry participants, and following the lead of other global Agribusiness initiatives, the Agribusiness GS1 Standards Group (AGSG) has been set up to help develop, promote and deliver user guidelines, training courses and implementation programs relating to the global GS1 standards.
The Agribusiness GS1 Standards Group is overseen by a representative leadership group (Steering Committee) made up of key retailers and suppliers across Australia. The current steering committee consists of representatives from Landmark, Elders, CRT/Ruralco, Syngenta Crop, Nufarm, Pfizer, Ridley AgriProducts, Pacific Seeds, Incitec Pivot Fertilisers, IHD, Farmoz, Bayer Crop Protection, Sipcam, Titan Ag, and F4F.
The Steering Committee has appointed Greg Bozkewycz, from Elders, to Chair the group and meets monthly.
Download a copy of the Group Charter Document .
The following work groups have been set up:
- Numbering & Barcoding & Batch Management Traceability - To oversee issues related to retail, non-retail and logistical unit identification and tracking. The work group is currently chaired by Paul Middleton, from Ridley AgriProducts, and Deputy Chair is Aaron Dunton from Nufarm.
- E-Messaging & Master Data Synchronisation - To continue the maintenance of GS1 EANCOM® guidelines, and oversee industry adoption of GS1 XML messaging. To lead the trailing and implementation of data synchronisation via GS1net. The group is currently chaired by Rachelle Woods, from Pfizer and Deputy Chair is Glen Andrews from F4F.
Future workgroups are expected to oversee industry adoption of Global Location Numbering GLN’s), RFID application, and development of industry specific case studies.
Participation in any of the work groups is open to any organisation.
Please contact Joseph Taylorvia his email at GS1 Australia for any queries.
Call to Action
The Agribusiness GS1 Standards Group (AGSG) issue a Call To Action outlining new industry requirements that will impact all suppliers in the Agribusiness Sector.
If you are a supplier and have not yet applied barcode numbers to your products or have not physically barcoded your products, we encourage you to talk to your trading partners about how you will meet the requirements. For further information read the Agribusiness Call To Action and if you require further assistance, please contact GS1 Australia..
Download the Agribusiness Call To Action .
3. Key Associations
Coming soon . . .
4. Information gallery
To date, the following documents have been developed for the General Merchandise Industry:
| Guidelines | |
| Agribusiness Numbering & Barcoding Guidelines Version 1.0 |
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| Agribusiness Press Release |
download |
| Agribusiness Group Structure |
download |
| Agribusiness Supplier Letter |
download |
| Technical Fact Sheets |
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For technical information on how to use the check digit calculator, allocating numbers, barcode symbol dimensions and numbering and barcoding of logistics units view GS1 Australia Click to Visit Technical Fact Sheets page. |
| eMessaging | |
| Purchase Order | Comming soon ... |
| Data Mapping |
| The AGSG eCom work group has developed one data mapping document that provide users with data attribute definitions based on the global data definitions used within GS1 worldwide. The document specifies both Mandatory and Optional data elements as agreed to by the e-messaging & master data synchronization working group. The documents are intended to be used as a guide for new users entering into the world of eMessaging. |
5. Events
Click on the link to visit GS1 Australia Events Calendar.
6. FAQs
For general questions regarding the GS1 standards or membership please contact GS1 Australia via email.
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Who do I contact for further information?
GS1 Australia Customer Service Team on 1300 366 033 or using the contact us link from this website.
7. Case Studies / GS1 Working with Industry
GS1 Australia is constantly looking at opportunities for presenting new case studies. If you would like to contribute to a case study, please contact us on 1300 366 033 or via email.
8. Useful links
Below is a list of other links you may find helpful:
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GS1net |
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GS1 Global Office |
9. Contact Information
For further information on Agribusiness industry initiatives contact:
Joseph Taylor - GS1 Australia
Senior Advisor - Industry Engagement
P: 1300 BARCODE (1300 227 263)
E: joseph.taylor@gs1au.org
John Szabo - GS1 Australia
Industry Manager - Industry Engagement
P: 1300 BARCODE (1300 227 263)
E: john.szabo@gs1au.org
