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Global Supply Chain System of Standards from GS1 Australia

Iincludes: Numbering standards: e.g. Global Trade Identification Number (GTIN), Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC), Global Location Number (GLN) Bar coding standards: e.g. EAN/UPC, ITF-14, GS1-128, GS1 DataBar (formerly ...

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Authorised GS1 Bar Codes making a world of difference to Aromadrive Pty Ltd (13/08/2009)

GS1 Australia, a not-for-profit organisation, tests over 90,000 barcodes each year to ensure that products supplied to major retailers scan correctly.

Barcode Express - new online barcode ordering website launched by GS1 Australia (10/08/2009)

GS1 Australia has launched an express website for new members to order authorised GS1 BarCode numbers online.

Authorised GS1 BarCodes making a world of difference to Aromadrive (10/08/2009)

An innovative Australian businesswoman found that having the right, authorised GS1 BarCodes on your products can make a world of difference when dealing with one of Australia’s biggest retailers.

GS1 Australia exhibit EPCmagic Mirror at Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre (11/06/2009)

GS1 Australia will be exhibiting the EPCmagic Mirror at the supply chain exhibition and conference in the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre. The mirror uses GS1 EPC/RFID technology to display ke

LiNK supply chain magazine for GS1 Australia members (19/05/2009)

GS1 Australia’s LiNK magazine for their members, alliance partners and supply chain professionals highlights the work being done with more than 18 industry sectors to promote best practice supply chain management in Australia.

GS1 Australia to showcase EPCmagic mirrors at CeBIT (12/05/2009)

A new application of EPC/RFID (Electronic Product Code/Radio Frequency Identification) technology will be displayed at CeBIT. GS1 Australia will exhibit the EPCmagic mirror at CeBIT technology exhibit

GS1 Australia extend GS1 DataBar deadline (18/03/2009)

According to GS1 Australia, retailers around the globe are working to adapt their scanning systems to scan GS1 DataBar, a next-generation bar code, by 2010.

GS1 Australia certification assisting future supply chain professionals

Masters students to get GS1 Australia certification (22/01/2009)

The University of Wollongong’s Sydney Business School (SBS) is now offering GS1 Australia certification to all students undertaking two of its Masters programmes. This initiative will help establish an understanding among ...

GS1 Australia develop implementation guidelines for RFID devices (21/01/2009)

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) have ruled that Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) devices with up to 4W of power may now be used in Australia in the 920-926MHz band. This follows four years of ...

Gabrielle Aitken presenting at Impetus 2008

IBM discuss energy efficiency and process improvements at GS1 Australia’s Impetus 2008 (18/11/2008)

Gabrielle’s role is dedicated to helping clients understand and reduce their carbon footprint and increase their energy efficiency through system and business process improvements. Gabrielle discussed this in depth on Day ...

GS1net Validator quality data synchronisation available from GS1 Australia (31/10/2008)

Leadtec were awarded the contract to build the tool for GS1 Australia after a successful expression of interest process. The GS1net Validator, an intuitive data validation tool that allows global trading communities to meet ...

Dy-Mark Identification Solutions' Collamat 6610 label applicator

Dy-Mark Identification Solutions to exhibit Collamat 6610 label applicators and Datamax M-Class Mark II thermal printer at GS1 Australia’s Impetus 2008 (29/10/2008)

Dy-Mark Identification Solutions will be exhibiting their products at Impetus, which is the biennial GS1 Australia conference. The Dy-Mark Identification Solutions stand will be showcasing the Collamat 6610 label applicator, ...

NEC Australia and GS1 Australia launch EPCmagic Mirror to display display key product information (27/10/2008)

NEC Australia and GS1 Australia have launched the EPCmagic Mirror after developing the prototype at NEC Australia’s research and development facility in Melbourne.

EPC/RFID technologies to drive supply chain at GS1 Australia’s Impetus 2008 (24/10/2008)

Speaking at the GS1 Australia supply chain conference, Impetus 2008, Mr Langford said that Wal-Mart saw EPC as a transformational technology that would take the company to the next level. Wal-Mart have been using EPC/RFID ...

RFID-ready printers to be showcased at Impetus 2008 Expo

RFID-ready printers to be displayed at GS1 Australia’s Impetus 2008 Expo (2/10/2008)

insignia, Australian label specialists and suppliers of complete labelling solutions, will be showcasing their RFID-ready printers at Impetus 2008, an event organised by GS1 Australia.

The iICE Master Data Manager tool launch at Impetus 2008

iICE Master Data Manager tool to be launched at GS1 Australia’s Impetus 2008 (1/10/2008)

Innovit, providers of software systems for Master Data Management (MDM), will be launching their iICE MDM (Version 5.0) product at Impetus 2008. Innovit and GS1 Australia have partnered to drive the adoption of new philosophies ...

GS1 Australia’s Impetus Expo 2008 Gold sponsor IBS Australia launch guide for inventory optimisation (29/09/2008)

IBS Australia are the Gold sponsors of Impetus Expo 2008, an event organised by GS1 Australia at the Sofitel Hotel in Melbourne in October.

Hands-on with intelligent supply chain solutions at GS1 Impetus 2008 (29/09/2008)

GS1 presents Impetus 2008, Australia’s premier supply chain conference, featuring international and Australian speakers speaking on key topics in supply chain management.

Markem-Imaje present new product range at GS1 Australia’s Impetus 2008 (26/09/2008)

Markem-Imaje, coding and marking solutions providers, will present their new product range at GS1 Australia’s Impetus 2008.

GS1 Australia’s Impetus 2008 to feature Pacific Commerce’s Distributor middleware solution (25/09/2008)

Visitors to the Impetus 2008 trade expo will have a chance to find out more about Distributor, Pacific Commerce’s GS1-certified middleware solution for GS1net data validation and upload. Impetus 2008, a supply chain conference ...

GS1 Australia’s BRIDGE project enters second year for testing and piloting RFID applications (8/09/2008)

The BRIDGE project (Building Radio frequency Identification for the Global Environment), enters a key phase in the future deployment of EPC global applications. This initiative is supported by the European Commission and ...

Impetus 2008 organised by GS1 Australia showcase latest topics (4/09/2008)

Australia’s premier supply chain conference, Impetus 2008, by GS1 Australia will have international and Australian speakers speaking on topics in supply chain management. Conference delegates will have the opportunity to ...

GS1 Australia signs MOU with University of Melbourne (3/09/2008)

University of Melbourne have joined forces with GS1 Australia to ground its research and students with real world experience. Associate Professor Damien Power said the MOU would work well for both GS1 Australia members and ...

GS1net from GS1 Australia for visually impaired (2/09/2008)

GS1 Australia have sent an appeal to Australian manufacturers to provide product information and help to transform the lives of visually impaired and their families. The GS1net database has a record of million products to ...

GS1 Australia moves to a new fee structure (1/09/2008)

GS1 Australia have introduced a new equitable subscription membership model based on company turnover effective from July 1, 2008. This new structure significantly offers reduced fees for GS1 Australia subscriber members, ...

Electronic Product Code Information Services (EPCIS) from GS1 Australia (29/08/2008)

GS1 Australia are providers of electronic product code information services (EPCIS), which provide visibility into the movement, location and disposition of assets, goods and services. The EPCIS allows secure exchange of ...

Radio Frequency ID tags from GS1 Australia (12/10/2007)

GS1 is responsible for administering the global multi-industry system of identification and communication for products, services, assets and locations in Australia.

GS1net web based data synchronisation service from GS1 Australia (26/09/2007)

The significant difference between the old EANnet and new GS1net is that the latter is certified, together with more than 20 similar data pools, within the Global Data Synchronisation Network (GDSN).

Metcash and Nuttelex to reach global data synchronisation milestone with GS1net (25/09/2007)

Based on the GS1 System of global standards, GS1net enables trading partners at every step of the supply chain to synchronise their product data and gain secure access to product information.

Collaboration brings success for Australian EPC/RFID pilot (3/07/2007)

A multi-industry Australian consortium shared how Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) using GS1 Australia global standards can improve productivity, reduce delivery processing times, and open up visibility throughout the ...

ACMA renews 4 watt scientific licence for GS1 Australia (25/06/2007)

GS1 Australia has successfully been granted a renewal to its current 4 watt scientific licence for another 12 months, effective immediately.

GS1 Australia manages National EPC network demonstrator project extension (13/06/2007)

RMIT University and GS1 Australia co-managed the project and provided technical advice.

Industry standard for information and visibility of products in supply chain (3/05/2007)

EPCglobal has introduced an industry standard providing the capability for visibility into the movement, location and disposition of assets, goods and services throughout the world.

EPCglobal ratifies Global standard for secure data sharing (3/05/2007)

EPCglobal announced a groundbreaking industry standard providing the capability for unprecedented visibility into the movement, location and disposition of assets, goods and services throughout the world.

EPC Network Australian Demonstrator Project extended to push E-capabilities (27/02/2007)

The success of the first phase of the EPC Network Australian Demonstrator Project (NDP) - published in July 2006, has resulted in additional government funding and an extended project.

Australian Healthcare Innovation group launched (4/12/2006)

A group of Australasian healthcare businesses is advanced when it comes to supply chain innovation.

APICS, GS1 Australia EPC/RFID Education Roadshow (22/09/2006)

APICS and GS1 Australia have joined forces to deliver an intensive and specifically tailored day for Australian businesses wanting to know more about the merit, benefits, and opportunities of using Electronic Produce Code ...

ISO approves Gen 2 EPC Protocol (19/07/2006)

THE International Standards Organisation (ISO) has approved the EPC Gen 2 Class 1 UHF standard, publishing it as an amendment (Type C) to its 18000-6 standard RFID air interface for item management using devices operating ...

Combined RFID and EPCglobal short courses (14/07/2006)

THE Australasian Production and Inventory Society Limited (APICS) in partnership with GS1 Australia are offering two tailored RFID/EPC short courses on the one day. Attendees will undergo practical RFID/EPC training in one ...

Innovit launches latest EANnet validation solutions (11/07/2006)

Impetus is one of Australia's leading Supply Chain events. Organised by GS1 Australia (formerly EAN Australia), this year's Impetus conference will showcase not only the GS1 system, but focus on areas such as RFID and Data ...

Bar coding the future (11/07/2006)

In the next four years, all scanning systems will be reading reduced space symbology (RSS) bar codes on trade items, according to GS1, which announced a global adoption date for the technology of January 2010.

IBM research on competitive supply chains (11/07/2006)

IBM research confirms that a competitive supply chain is directly linked to business growth. IBM will present results from an extensive study into the progress of supply chain management among industry leaders at GS1 Australia's ...

Global adoption of reduced space symbology (7/07/2006)

GS1 has announced a global sunrise date of January 2010 for all scanning systems to read Reduced Space Symbology (RSS) bar codes on any trade item. The use of RSS bar codes is expected to open the door to identification ...

Second supply chain knowledge centre opened (14/06/2006)

GS1 Australia has opened a second Supply Chain Knowledge Centre (SCKC), this one in Sydney, to provide business and industry participants - of any size - access to knowledge that will help them improve their information ...

Training the supply chain (9/06/2006)

Food and beverage manufacturers are set to benefit from a new Sydney-based eCommerce and supply chain management training facility, according to GS1 Australia.

Training the supply chain (16/05/2006)

Food and beverage manufacturers are set to benefit from a new Sydney-based eCommerce and supply chain management training facility, according to GS1 Australia.

Lessons learnt from RFID demonstrator (12/05/2006)

AS the RFID National Demonstrator Project went live recently, participants said many lessons had already been learned.

NSA and GS1 sign agreement (17/02/2006)

THE Director of the NATO Standardisation Agency (NSA), Brigadier General Julian Maj, and the President and Chief Executive Officer of GS1, Miguel A. Lopera, have signed a Technical Cooperation Agreement (TCA) between their ...

More power for RFID (7/09/2005)

THE move towards radio frequency identification (RFID) in Australia has taken a major step forward with the allocation of a licence for 4W readers, up from the present 1W. Derek Parker reports for Manufacturers’ Monthly.

Reliable RFID almost a reality (1/08/2005)

The decision by four major European retailers not to compete on RFID standards and the likely increase of operating power locally are key developments for 100% accurate Australian RFID application, as Richie Black reports.

Know the equipment limitations: EAN (31/05/2005)

When seeking a coding and marking solution be aware of equipment limitations. Jamie Wade reports for Packaging.

Verifying bar codes in-house (31/05/2005)

Beiersdorf Australia Ltd, the company behind global brands like Nivea, Elastoplast and Juvena, has just been reaccredited to verify its own bar codes. As a company that cites innovation and quality as key elements of its ...

Following fresh produce from farm to fridge (3/05/2005)

DEMAND at both the international and local level for the fresh produce industry to adopt the EAN•UCC system to support traceability is increasing, according to EAN Australia. Woolworths Supermarkets, has announced it will ...

New name, identity for EAN (7/04/2005)

THE global language of commerce will soon have a single global custodian: GS1. When EAN Australia becomes GS1 Australia in July, it takes on a new name and a new identity.

PROS AND CONS OF RFID (22/06/2004)

SEEN by many as a technology that benefits the retailer and not the manufacturer is Radio Frequency ID (RFID) worth the investment? - Absolutely, according to data capture specialists, but there are limitations. Jamie Wade ...

EAN to run electronic product code network (24/03/2004)

EAN Australia has announced its position as Australia's peak body for the new EAN.UCC standard for radio frequency identification (RFID) network called the EPC Network.

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Electronic Product Code™ (EPC)
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Global Location Number™ (GLN)
Global Trade Identification Number™ (GTIN)

GS1 BarCodes
GS1 DataBar™ (formerly RSS)
GS1 eCom (GS1 EANCOM®, GS1 XML)
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