Global data and application standards for bar codes that use the globally recognised GS1 Identification Keys to automatically identify things such as trade items, locations, logistics units, and assets.

For details of GS1 BarCodes, please visit www.gs1.org/barcodes.

Global standards for electronic business messaging that allow rapid, efficient and accurate automatic electronic transmission of agreed business data between trading partners, based on GS1 EANCOM and GS1 XML.

For details of GS1 eCom, please visit www.gs1.org/ecom.

The Global Data Synchronisation Network (GDSN) is an automated, standards-based, global environment that enables secure and continuous data synchronisation, allowing all partners to have consistent item data in their systems at the same time.

For details of GS1 GDSN, please visit www.gs1.org/gdsn.

A global standards system that combines RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology, existing communications network infrastructure and the Electronic Product Code (a number for uniquely identifying an item) to enable immediate and automatic identification and tracking of an item through the whole supply chain globally, resulting in improved efficiency and visibility of the supply chain.

For details of GS1 EPCglobal, please visit www.gs1.org/epcglobal.