GS1 Australia

GS1 Australia is a neutral, not-for-profit organization headquartered in Mulgrave, Victoria, that develops and maintains the most widely used global standards for efficient business communication. As part of a worldwide network of GS1 organizations operating in over 116 countries with a global office based in Brussels, Belgium, GS1 Australia is bes... t known for the barcode, which the BBC named as one of the 50 things that made the world economy. The organization introduced barcoding to Australia in 1979 and today serves more than 22,500 Australian member companies, the majority being small to medium-sized businesses, across over 25 industry sectors including retail, healthcare, rail, building and construction, and freight and logistics. As a member-based organization, GS1 Australia's charter is to supply and manage barcode numbers, operate and manage supply chain standards in accordance with the global GS1 system, and provide related solutions and services to members. The organization's standards and services improve the efficiency, safety, and visibility of supply chains across physical and digital channels, with 1.5 million user companies globally and 6 billion transactions every day creating a common language that supports systems and processes worldwide. GS1 Australia works closely with government authorities, industry associations, and NGOs to address significant national and global public policy challenges, focusing on unlocking economic and social value through more efficient regulations, supply chain transparency, digital trade facilitation, and sustainability initiatives that benefit Australian businesses and the broader economy.Read More