The next Synkka version update is in May. Here you can find everything you need to know about the update.
Next version update is in February. On this page you can find the upcoming changes. Please see the updated Finnish Item Information Profile document for detailed information.
Next version update is in November. On this page you can find the upcoming changes. Please see the updated Finnish Item Information Profile document for detailed information.
After signing a Synkka contract, you will have access to an affordable online service that is easy to use. With Synkka, managing your product information and any related material is effortless. This website includes matters related to the implementation of the service.
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A lot has happened since the introduction of the barcode about 50 years ago, but businesses still use on-pack barcodes and symbols because they benefit manufacturers and customers alike. GS1 is partnering with industry globally to harness the power of these barcodes and symbols so they remain...
To help and ease the buying of our services we have published a shop on our webpages. In the future it is possible to buy almost all GS1 services through the webshop.
The claims inform the consumer on the suitability of the food and help make purchase decisions in online stores.
To meet new requirements, product information must be updated on a regular basis. Product information is used by retailers in a various of ways. The data source for product information in online stores is often Synkka.
The Check Digit Calculator counts the last number of the unique identifiers, i.e. the check number.
The continuous GS1 services are invoiced with one invoice annually in January. All prices shown on the page are VAT-free (VAT 0%). The payment period is 14 days net. We reserve the right to price changes.
In this section, you will find all the instructions for our services. You can also log in to our services or GS1's remote support.
This guide describes the user interface functions for receivers of product data.
The creation of a packaging hierarchy always starts with the base unit, ie the smallest unit sold. The product information provided in the Synkka service depends on the type of product in question
If your company's data volumes are large, integration may be the right solution to manage the data flow. Integrating Synkka into existing systems (eg ERP, PIM, CMS, graphic production) ensures that the materials are always correct and up-to-date.
Discontinuation of a product can be done for a product or packaging that has been on the market, but also for a product whose launch is canceled. Here you can also learn how to proceed when product representation changes or seasonal availability ends.
Retail products and transport packaging are named in GS1 Synkka in accordance with common practices. Based on the name information, the recipients can form product names for different purposes. Name information is used e.g. in online stores.
At global construction product manufacturer Saint-Gobain, unique GTINs can be found on almost every product. As an international operator, standardized unique product numbers help them to identify products in different markets and are seen as part of the future of the construction industry.
GS1 Synkka is a centralised service for delivering and receiving product information. With the help of the service, product information and images are always in the right format and up-to-date, in the marketplace, for anyone needing the information, and also usable by the company's internal...