Emirates Health Services Launches “TARQEEM” to Revolutionize Healthcare Supply Chain with GS1 Standards

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Dubai, UAE — In a significant move to enhance patient safety and operational efficiency, Emirates Health Services (EHS) has unveiled a transformative initiative, the TARQEEM Program, aimed at redesigning its supply chain processes. This ground-breaking program mandates the adoption of GS1 standards and services across all medical and non-medical materials, including medicines, vaccines, consumables, sundries,…

Carrefour drives retail innovation with QR Codes powered by GS1

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Carrefour is transforming the retail landscape by adopting QR Codes powered by GS1 across its private label wine products. These QR Codes provide consumers with critical product details — such as ingredients, nutritional values, and recycling information — while also offering retailers significant benefits like improved inventory management and product traceability. As one of Europe’s…

GS1 standards and the circular economy: transforming construction for a sustainable future

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Shervin Yousefzadeh and Dr. Arghavan Akbarieh, a postdoctoral researcher at Eindhoven University of Technology, explore how GS1 standards can enhance circularity in construction. The construction industry, traditionally known for its resource-intensive processes, is undergoing a transformative shift towards sustainability shift towards sustainability and resource efficiency. This change is driven by the concept of a “circular…

Numberbank Training Webinar

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10th July 2024, 01:00 PM GST This webinar is designed to help you navigate and utilize the new Numberbank system more effectively and streamline your business. During this webinar, you will: Obtain a comprehensive overview of the Numberbank portal Learn how to manage your numbers efficiently Have the opportunity to ask questions and go over…

GS1 UAE Advances Strategic Industry Initiatives at Annual General Assembly

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Dubai, UAE—June 28th, 2024: GS1 UAE, the not-for-profit organization providing the most widely used global standards—best known for the barcode—recently convened its Annual General Assembly, highlighting significant strides in enhancing supply chain standards throughout the region. Implementing the global migration to 2D barcodes in the UAE, introducing the Digital Product Passport, and advancing the healthcare…

Leading Companies in the Retail and Consumer Goods Industries Support the Transition to QR Codes with GS1 Standards

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50 years after the barcode was first scanned, 22 leaders from the world’s biggest companies sign a global joint statement calling for the transition to QR Codes with GS1 standards to revolutionise the consumer experience On the 50th anniversary of the first barcode scan, 22 industry champions – including marketplaces such as Alibaba.com, retailers like…