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Workshop on GS1 Barcode System Today, barcodes have been widely adopted by retailers and are responsible for capturing an estimated $4 billion of sale value annually at point-of-sale (POS) terminals across Singapore. Effective use of GS1 barcode standard and GS1 standards-based enabling technologies enhances supply chain management, increases operational efficiency and reduces human errors, leading to faster turnaround of goods, improvement of inventory record accuracy and higher profits. In order to inform new GS1 Singapore Registered Users, new staff of existing Singapore Registered Users and those who want to improve their knowledge on barcode management and standards, GS1 Singapore organized a Workshop on GS1 Barcode System on 21 June 2012 to equip them with the necessary knowledge on the requirements for barcodes. This half-day workshop attracted more than 50 participants comprising of retailers, manufacturers, distributors and equipment suppliers. The session was conducted by Mr Nick Lee, Business Director of GS1 Singapore and Ms Joy Lee, Senior Executive of GS1 Singapore. A wide range of consumer products and outer carton printed with GS1 barcode symbols were on display in the workshop to show participants examples of good quality barcodes on products, the correct layout of the carton barcode as well as examples of poorly barcoded products, such as those using shrink-wrap labels with distorted barcodes that do not scan well. Participants were presented with details on the GS1 Global Standards, GS1 Identification Keys and Numbering System. The presentation also covered areas on allocation of the Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) and technical specifications for retail and non-retail packaging, such as colour, size and location. Both retailers and manufacturers gain benefits if all barcodes are printed with the correct specifications and can be scanned accurately at the first time. We explained the importance of using GS1 registered barcodes as only GS1 offers GEPIR (Global GS1 Electronic Party Information Registry via internet at http://gepir.gs1.org or iGEPIR through Apple iPhone Apps Store) - a distributed database allowing for search and lookup of trading party information based on GS1 barcodes to show who the registered user of the barcode number is. Being able to see who the barcode is registered under, and that is aligned to the overall product label information, gives assurance of the product quality and the integrity of the supplier. At the networking session, participants continued their dialogue with the GS1 Singapore staff about more details on barcode production, especially in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector. Hands-on exercise for participants to work on. At the end of the workshop, participants have more understanding on what they need to know when implementing item numbering and barcodes onto their packaging and the important steps in ensuring only quality barcodes reach the market. In all, the workshop proved to be an informative session for all participants as reflected by the positive feedback received. Participants listen attentively to Mr Nick Lee’s presentation. GS1 Singapore News - July 2012 GS1 Singapore Limited, 2985 Jalan Bukit Merah Singapore 159457 page 4/10
Effective Recall Management Briefing to help businesses to understand better to prepare for product recall Consumer safety, product tracing and product recalls are currently at the forefront of both government regulations and industry concerns around the world. Consumers expect the products they purchase to be safe, perform well and deliver consistent quality. If a problem arises, the application of the GS1 Traceability Standard will make it easier to locate unsafe or defective products, and remove them from or keep them out of the supply chain. GS1 has developed Global Traceability Standards that are accepted by businesses and governments worldwide. These standards enhance supply chain visibility and help organisations in many countries be more efficient and cost effective. GS1 announces Global Product Recall Standard New global standard will reduce risk of harm and make product recall more effective. GS1®, a not-for-profit organization that designs and manages a global system of supply chain standards, announced today the ratification of a new global product recall standard, along with an implementation guide for multi-jurisdictional recall notifications. This new standard serves as a common sense blueprint enabling all supply chain stakeholders to implement more effective product recall processes and notifications. The standard defines, standardizes and harmonizes the critical attributes to be captured and shared among trading parties and regulators during a product recall alerting and messaging process. The standard is part of GS1’s solution for product and consumer safety. It complements and extends the existing GS1 Traceability Standard that provides companies with a well-defined traceability process to meet regulatory requirements, building upon existing GS1 standards that are widely used in most supply chains around the world. It is incorporated into country-specific, GS1- standards based recall platforms, such as Rapid Recall Exchange in the U.S., Recallnet in Australia and the Product Recall programme in Canada. Mr John Keogh, Director, GS1 Global Office, briefing the participants on Recall. In order to inform GS1 Singapore Registered Users of GS1 roles in ensuring Product and Consumer Safety; and to share the major developments globally on counterfeiting and the solutions that GS1 Member Organisations have in place today, a Briefing on Effective Product Recall was successfully organized on 10 May 2012. A good turnout of more than 150 participants comprising of retailers, manufacturers and suppliers, as well as government agencies, such as AVA and IDA attended the briefing. Speaker, Mr John Keogh from GS1 Global Office Brussels shared with the participants the GS1 Global Traceability Standards and how these standards enhance supply chain visibility and help organisations in many countries to be more efficient and cost effective. At the briefing, participants also learned of the practical need and benefits of an effective recall system. A workflow chart illustrating the Recall Notification Process Improving product and consumer safety in the global supply chain is becoming more critical. As global food trade increases, food safety is becoming a significant public health issue. According to a 2010 report from the United States Centre for Disease Control (USCDC ), there are 48 million cases of food borne illnesses each year in the US with 150,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths. "Effective product recall is complex, multi-jurisdictional and typically involves multiple stakeholders in extended supply chains. Having a standardised process globally will enable us to run more timely and targeted recalls. Ultimately, consumer safety will benefit,” explained a spokesperson for Woolworths, an Australian retailer. At Procter & Gamble, Market Logistics Leader Daniel Triot agrees: “The GS1 Product Recall Standard will enable manufacturers, retailers and suppliers to work more closely together. By leveraging a system of global supply chain standards that we all know and use today, product recall will become a function that is embedded into all our global supply chains. Critical mass adoption and interoperability of the notification tools will accelerate the implementation of the standard.” Close to three years of industry-driven work has led to a standard, which identifies the key principles of traceability and demonstrates how to apply them for effective product recall. An implementation guide accompanies the recall standard and is dedicated to multi-jurisdictional requirements as a product recall alert is issued and executed. GS1 Singapore News - July 2012 GS1 Singapore Limited, 2985 Jalan Bukit Merah Singapore 159457 page 5/10
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