Solutions for information flow

Find out how our identification, capturing and sharing standards and the common operating models based on them can, among other things, improve business processes, smooth the information flow in the supply chain and improve the customer experience.

GS1 standards offer concrete solutions to many key business challenges. Whether it's about making operations more efficient, verifying sustainability, or, for example, meeting the requirements of legislation and trading partners, GS1 standards, and the common operating models created based on them, help develop the operations of companies and entire industries. When information travels efficiently and reliably in the supply chain, all parties can make better decisions, reduce costs and improve the customer experience.

Data structure

Information on food sustainability

The data model of food sustainability outlines a method for collecting and sharing sustainability data throughout the entire food chain.

Food origin information

GS1 standards enable the seamless flow of food traceability data throughout the food supply chain.

Identification and master data of raw materials

The identification of raw materials and the management of their master data form the basis for interoperable traceability and ensuring sustainability...

Location and party codes in the food chain

GS1’s GLN provides a common, unique way to identify parties, functions, legal entities and locations in the food chain.

Packaging data as part of product data

With GS1 standards, packaging data is linked as part of product data and utilised efficiently in business operations, the circular economy and...

Product identifiers for marketplaces

GS1 GTINs improve the discoverability of products on marketplace platforms, as well as in search engine results and ads.

Data sharing

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Digital Product Passport based on GS1 standards

GS1 standards provide a common language for data, enabling the information required for the product passport to be shared, understood, and utilised in...

Artificial intelligence and GS1 standards

For AI to function reliably, it requires structurally high-quality, consistent, and machine-readable data—and this is where GS1 standards play a key...

Interoperable traceability using GS1 standards

GS1 standards effectively support traceability by providing interoperable international solutions for tracking products and related events throughout...

Verifying data with GS1 standards

GS1's global standards enable the identification and sharing of authenticated data in supply chains across industries and between stakeholders.

Deforestation regulation information flow

Our models allow the necessary information to be collected and shared efficiently and consistently among the operators who need it.

Demo: GS1 standards in practise

Discover GS1 standards in a whole new way! This interactive tool offers an animated and practical experience that illustrates the benefits and possibilities of the standards in just a few steps.