GS1 South Africa is a not-for-profit organization, its mission being to lead the design and implementation of global standards to improve the supply and demand chain. Formerly known as EAN South Africa, GS1's goal is clearly aimed at the simplification of global commerce by connecting the flow of information with the flow of goods. We will continue to develop as a standards and (related) services organization, offering a diversified portfolio of products and services across multiple sectors and industries.
Today GS1 Global proudly includes over 100 member organizations from around the world that are committed to uniting a common vision and direction. "GS1 – The Global Language of Business."
GS1 Member Workshop
The GS1 New Member Workshop Schedule dates for 2012 are now available.
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Supply Chain Leaders Recognized with 1SYNC Power of 1 Awards
Dot Foods, Kraft, Lowe’s, P&G, and Walmart receive awards for achievements in data quality, data synchronization adoption, and innovation initiatives; Wegmans CEO receives 1SYNC Compass Award.
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GS1 South Africa appoints 1SYNC as their Global Data Synchronization (GDS) Partner.
GS1 South Africa (an entity operating under the Consumer Goods Council of South Africa) is pleased to announce its partnership with 1SYNC to provide Global Data Synchronization (GDS) services to the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector in South Africa with effect from 1 March 2011.
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GS1 DataBar, what’s the story behind the story
By 2010, GS1 DataBar standards will be available for bilateral agreement between trading partners for all trade items. The specific focus will be on Fresh Products scanned at POS. By the target date of 2014, GS1 DataBar standards including attribute information (using AI’s) can be used by all trading partners in an open environment. At minimum retailers should be able to scan GTINs in a GS1 DataBar.
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Unauthorised Bar Code Numbers
The use of unauthorised bar code numbers undermines the integrity of the GS1 System. Unauthorised Resellers are selling GS1 Keys without the controls put in place by GS1 which creates a threat to the integrity of the system due to the fact that their uniqueness and ownership cannot be confirmed. Make sure you have a valid, legal bar code number which has been obtained directly from a GS1 Member Organisation.
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Coupon Numbering in South Africa - A Makeover
A request from FMCG for coupon numbers that are more user friendly than the ones we currently advocate has resulted in a new system of numbering being agreed upon and adopted.
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