The GS1 system
The GS1 standards are designed to help you identify, capture, share and use information – wherever you are in the world. Our standards are the global language of business, supporting real-world supply chain business processes.
Learn more about the GS1 system below or visit the global GS1 Architecture Group for more information.
The standards
Identify
Identification numbers
In the GS1 System, numbers are used to identify anything from products to invoices and warehouses. They make it easier to identify, track and share data in your supply chain.
Learn more: Identification numbers
Capture
Barcodes and RFID
Use these globally-recognised standards to represent identification numbers. These data carriers capture information efficiently and effectively, bridging the gap between physical objects and electronic data.
Learn more: Barcodes and RFID
Share
EDI
Use these standards to automate the sharing of transactional information – such as purchase orders and dispatch advice – and save time and money, too.
Learn more: GS1 EDI
Data synchronisation
Use these standards to share your company’s master data (product and pricing information) with all trading partners in your supply chain.
Learn more: Data synchronisation
Visibility event data
Use these standards to create and share event-based information within your business and between trading partners. They are the foundation for electronic business transactions.
Learn more: Visibility event data
Use
Other standards and guidelines
GS1 has many other standards and guidelines that support supply chain processes. As a GS1 member, you can access them all.
Learn more: Other standards and guidelines
Around the world, GS1 works with industry to maintain and create the GS1 standards.
The GS1 system is a set of standards for the unique identification of all trade items, services, logistic units, consignments, assets, documents, relationships, parties and locations at every point in the supply chain.
GS1 and ISO share the same values and the same beliefs in the vital importance of neutral, voluntary, consensus-based, market-relevant global standards.