What is GS1 and what are its benefits? 🏷️
What is GS1 and what are its benefits? 🏷️
In today's globalized world, efficiency and transparency in the supply chain are fundamental for the success of any company. This is where it comes into play GS1, a non -profit global organization that develops and maintains standards for the identification and communication of business information.
GS1 provides common language for companies, allowing them to identify, capture and share information about products, locations and more. This is mainly achieved through the allocation of Bars codes unique and other standardized identifiers, such as GTIN (Global Commercial Article Number).
Benefits of using GS1 standards:
- Greater efficiency: Data capture automation and manual errors reduction.
- Traceability improvement: Follow -up of products along the supply chain.
- Cost reduction: Savings thanks to efficiency and precision.
- Greater visibility: Best overview of the inventory.
- International Trade Facilitated: Worldwide recognized standards.
- Improvement of collaboration: Exchange of efficient information between commercial partners.
How the GS1 numbering system works
The GS1 numbering system is based on the assignment of unique identifiers to each product, location or entity. These identifiers can be encoded in bars codes, RFID labels or other means to facilitate their automated capture and reading.
He GTIN It is one of the key identifiers of the GS1 system. Each product receives a unique Gtin that distinguishes it from any other product in the world. This number is used to identify the product in databases, inventory management systems and points of sale.
Why identify my products? What are the most recurring problems
The correct identification of the products is crucial for several reasons:
- Avoid errors in the supply chain: Incorrect identification can lead to wrong shipments, delays in deliveries and inventory problems.
- Facilitate inventory management: An precise identification system allows better stock control and facilitates the replacement of products.
- Comply with the regulations: In many sectors, product identification is a legal requirement, especially in the food and pharmaceutical industry.
- Improve customer experience: Accurate information about products helps customers make informed purchase decisions.
Recurring problems for a bad identification:
- Economic losses due to errors in shipments.
- Difficulties in managing returns.
- Inventory problems and stock breaks.
- Sanctions for breach of regulations.
Where can I get a bar code or GTIN code?
To obtain a bar code or gtin, you must contact the GS1 organization in your country. In Spain, you can do it through the website of GS1 Spain: https://www.gs1es.org/.
GS1 will assign you a company prefix that will allow you to generate your own Gins for each of your products. They will also provide you with information on how to create bar codes and how to use them correctly.
Is your article a grouping/packing group/package?
GS1 also offers standards for the identification of products groups, such as boxes, pallets or containers. These standards allow to track logistics units throughout the supply chain and facilitate the management of warehouses and distribution.
It is important to use the appropriate identifiers for each level of packaging to ensure complete traceability and avoid confusion.
Our commitment to GS1 🤝
In Vetonek, we are committed to efficiency and transparency in the supply chain. Therefore, we use the GS1 standards in the identification and management of our products.
This allows us to offer a better service to our customers, guaranteeing the traceability of our products and the precision in our logistics processes.
