All publications listed below are available for download as PDF files. For standards-related documents and publications, visit the GS1 Standards Knowledge Centre.

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GS1 Annual Report 2006/7
Driving adoption of global standards through one vision, one voice, one organisation.
GS1 issues a yearly report on its activities. It provides background information on efficient value-based business solutions, reports from each of GS1 business units, detailed financial reporting and shows the global reach of GS1 and the significant impact we are acheiving towards a more sufficient supply chain.
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GS1 DataBar: "R"evolution at the Point-of-Sale
More Data... Less Space
This brochure explains the main characteristics, capabilities and benefits of GS1 DataBar in an accessible, visual format.
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The GS1 General Specifications
This document is the concise definition and explanation of the use of the GS1 System standards within Automatic Data Capture (ADC) technologies, and supersedes all previous ADC technical documents provided and/or published by GS1 or its predecessor organisations.
It is made available to members of GS1 via their membership of a GS1 Member Organisation. For non-members a CD version may be purchased for 100 euro - click here to order your copy.
Find out more about the GS1 General Specifications
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GTIN Allocation Rules Made Even Easier
Easy to use, visual explanation of the key concepts in GTIN.
Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) Allocation Rules provides the global supply chain solution for the identification of any item that is traded (priced, ordered, invoiced).
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Global Location Numbers (GLN)
A key enabler for improving efficiency and visibility of the supply and demand chains
All organisations exchange information in their business processes, externally and
internally. The Global Location Number (GLN) makes possible the unique and unambiguous identification of physical locations and legal entities.
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GS1 DataMatrix
An introduction and technical overview of the most advanced GS1 Application Identifiers compliant symbology
This document facilitates processes by offering detailed information on GS1 DataMatrix and its technical characteristics encoding, printing and reading. It is a repository of reference information that can support the implementation of GS1 DataMatrix in any sector, industry or country.
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eProcurement
for Government Supply Chains
Leveraging efficiencies of commercial supply
chains to optimize procurement processes
GS1 eProcurement solutions are based on global standards and are perfectly consistent and compatible with what is used in commercial supply chains today.
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GS1 GDSN
Keeping your business in sync
This brochure covers the essential information that you should know about the global data synchronisation and business benefits for suppliers, retailers.
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GS1 EPCglobal
About EPCglobal
The benefits of subscription to EPCglobal
What is the EPCglobal Network
This folder seeks to introduce GS1 EPCglobal and
describe its role in the adoption and implementation of the EPCglobal Network.
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The GS1 Global Healthcare User Group - GS1 HUG™
Working together to improve Patient Safety
This brochure covers the important role and mission of the GS1 Healthcare User Group (GS1 HUG™). It is the first time that the healthcare industry is aligning around a global solution to enhance automatic product identification for the benefit of patients worldwide.
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GS1 Standards in the Healthcare Supply Chain
Improving patient safety
Easy to use, visual explanation of the GS1 Standards in the Supply Chain and
description of the Major Supply Chain Processes.
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GS1 Upstream Integration
GS1 and the GCI Global Upstream Supply Initiative (GUSI)
This brochure gives an overview of GS1 Upstream Integration and explores the role that GS1 standards have to play in the GCI Global Upstream Supply Initiative.
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The Global Traceability Standard
Supporting Visibility, Quality and Safety in the Supply Chain
Visual explanation of what we need to know on GS1 Traceability Standard. Describing the traceability process independently from the choice of enabling technologies.
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SSCC - UCR Customs Project
International Supply Chain
This brochure describes application of the GS1 Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC) identifier by different parties in the international supply chain. As many companies throughout the world use GS1 solutions in manufacturing and distribution, the objective was to demonstrate extension of its use to the cross border transactions.
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GS1 GSMP - The Basics
Getting started with Global Standards Management Process
This brochure provides an easy access to the Global Standards Management Process, how to get involved
and clear definition of roles and responsibilities of each of the working groups to respond to the business requirements of all companies in any industry sector, whether multinationals or SMEs.
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