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The Global Language of Business Service Menu MO Zone login Contact us Get your barcodes The Global Language of Business AboutAbout GS1 What we do History Public Policy About GS1 GS1 Year in review 2023 is the year we celebrate our 50 th anniversary See our year in review Careers Explore opportunities and take your career to the next level View open positions Management Board Get to know the industry leaders who are making a difference Meet the board What we do How we got here Public Policy Contact GS1 Year in review Careers Management Board Standards What do you need? How GS1 standards work GS1 Standards Development Recently published standards Traceability Standards Identify ID Keys Capture Barcodes EPC/RFID Share GS1 Global Data Model GDSN See all Services Useful Links Check digit calculator Who owns this barcode? GMN generator Other services & tools Services Global Data Synchronisation Network (GDSN) The world’s largest product data network. 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Watch replays ‘till 22 July Global Forum 2024 Held 19-22 February Held 19-22 February Watch replays until 19 May Watch replays until 19 May Bringing value to industry, consumers and patients Register now! Already registered? Watch replays ’till 19 May Procter & Gamble endorses world transition to 2D barcodes using GS1 standards 2D barcodes with GS1 standards will unlock valuable new capabilities and benefits for consumers, shoppers, retailers, and brand owners. Read the article Let’s celebrate this amazing anniversary together! For 50 years, the barcode has been transforming the way we work and live with the power of GS1 standards. Learn more New Verified by GS1 success stories are now available Learn how industry is adopting Verified by GS1 to address a variety of business challenges around the world Read the article We empower organisations to grow efficiently, sustainably and safely — helping transform the way we work and live. 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Transport & Logistics, Public sector Countering urban freight congestion and last mile” delivery issues with the GS1 Smart Urb... The Straightsol project was comprised of seven innovative urban freight pilots to explore more effic... 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