Grocery industry
For further information on any of the Grocery industry initiatives contact Rachel Kairuz – Senior Advisor, Industry Services on 1300 366 033 or via email.
Background
The use of GS1 standards particularly in the area of barcoding has been in widespread use throughout the grocery industry for a number of years. For the grocery industry barcoding started at the consumer unit and then moved to carton level for warehousing and logistics purposes.
Today major retailers are focusing on implementation of electronic messaging to replace traditional ordering methods such as phone/fax and progressively engaging their suppliers in a roll-out program of GS1net™ a data synchronisation catalogue that allows trading partners to share real-time pricing and product information.
Key Associations
- The Australian Food and Grocery Council is the product of a merger of the Australian Food Council and the Grocery Manufacturers of Australia. The Australian Food and Grocery Council became operational in June 1995 and from sixteen founding members have grown to more than 170 companies including subsidiaries and associates, representing approximately 85% of the gross dollar value of the industry.
- Efficient Consumer Response (ECR) Australasia is an initiative of food and grocery suppliers and retailers in Australia and New Zealand to collaborate more effectively for total customer satisfaction. ECR Australasia is part of a worldwide network of ECR organisations in more than 50 countries. Recognising the common imperatives of the Australian market, ECR Australasia has conducted projects and/or completed industry guides on a range of issues.
- Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is an independent statutory agency established by the Food Standards Australia New Zealand Act 1991. Working within an integrated food regulatory system involving the governments of Australia and the New Zealand Government, FSANZ set food standards for the two countries. FSANZ is part of the Australian Government’s Health and Ageing portfolio.
- The Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is an advocate and service provider for the retail industry both at a national and state level. The ARA represents a vast number of retail businesses making the Association the first port of call for government, media, regulators and other industry participants. By maintaining strong links with government the ARA is able to influence and direct policy that may affect the retail industry.
- The National Association of Retail Grocers Australia (NARGA) is a federation of associations representing independent grocery retailers in each Australian State and Territory. NARGA represents around 5,000 independent retailers which employ more than 50,000 people throughout Australia. NARGA’s membership base is national, covering not only the major cities, but also rural and regional Australia, including many towns where the major supermarket chains are not represented.
- The Packaging Council of Australia represents Australia’s producers and users of all types of packaging and packaged goods, members cover the entire packaging supply chain – raw material suppliers, packaging manufacturers and users, retailers as well as designers and consultants and other companies servicing the packaging industry.
- The Logistics Association of Australia (LAA) is focused on logistics and supply chain management in the e-world of the 21st century. The mission of the LAA is to provide a voice for every logistics professional, practitioner and student throughout Australia. Its vision is to serve the logistics and supply chain profession by facilitating the exchange of knowledge and experience.
More information
Click on the links below for more information:
Industry Initiatives
GS1 DataBar Rollout
GS1 Australia is working with various associations, retailers and solution providers to communicate what the requirements are, to enable industry to produce, scan and implement GS1 DataBar Symbols. GS1 DataBar Symbols will be released into the market place 2010.
Data synchronisation - GS1net
GS1net is a specialised data synchronisation catalogue service designed by industry, for industry, and has been successfully adopted by the Australian Food and Grocery industry. GS1net is a secure, industry wide catalogue that allows trading partners to share real-time pricing and product information and digital images.
To register to attend a GS1net seminar visit the events section for session details.
Information Library
The following documents have been developed for the Grocery industry:
Guidelines
International traceability guidelines
The GS1 Traceability solution provides powerful tool kit for implementing traceability in the supply chain based on the GS1 System of standards.
GS1 Global Traceability Standard brochure
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[format: pdf - date: February 2006 - size: 764kb]
GS1 Traceability Standard - What you need to know
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[format: winzip - date: February 2007 - size: 3140kb]
Numbering and Barcoding Guidelines
The Australian and New Zealand Grocery Industry Guidelines for Numbering and Barcoding of Trade Items Not Sold at Retail Point of Sale.
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[format: pdf - date: May 2002 - size: 1450kb]
When to Change a GTIN?
Find out about product changes which may impact GTIN assignment or download the GTIN allocations rules guide.
Technical Fact Sheets
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 Technical Fact Sheets.
eMessaging
Despatch advice
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[format: pdf - date: October 2005 - size: 364kb]
Purchase order
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[format: pdf - date: March 2006 - size: 323kb]
Purchase order response
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[format: pdf - date: October 2005 - size: 314kb]
Events
Past events
- The 9th Annual Food Regulations and Labelling Standards Conference
The 9th annual Food Regulations and Labelling Standards Conference was held at the Radisson Plaza in Sydney on the 22nd – 23rd of November. GS1 Australia presented at the pre conference workshop on the 21st.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
For general questions regarding the GS1 standards or membership please contact GS1 Australia via email.
1. 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.
Case Studies
Bush’s makes more with less using GS1 System
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[format: pdf - date: August 2006 - size: 360kb]
How Patties Foods reduced inventory levels with GS1 System barcodes
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[format: pdf - date: July 2006 - size: 153kb]
Karl's Bakery rolls out GS1 System for success
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[format: pdf - date: November 2006 - size: 401kb]
Useful links
Retailer requirements for Numbering Barcoding, eMessaging or data synchronisation can be accessed by using the following links:
- Metcash Limited: www.metcash.com
- Coles Group: www.colesgroup.com.au
- Woolworths: www.woolworths.com.au
- Franklins: www.franklins.com.au
