Global Trade Item Number

Webinar to Share Best Practices on Growing A Business with UPC Barcodes from GS1 US

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

EWING, N.J., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GS1 US and Startup CPG will host a free webinar designed to help businesses understand supply chain fundamentals and be prepared to meet retailer labeling requirements.

Key Points: 
  • WHAT: A one-hour educational session that will showcase practical tips and expert knowledge, focused on leveraging GS1 Standards to grow a business.
  • SPEAKER INFORMATION: This free, virtual event will feature tips from Kaitlin Friedmann, marketing director, small business growth, GS1 US.
  • Kaitlin collaborates with members of the small business community to enrich their understanding of barcodes and the value of GS1 product identification.
  • Other areas that will be discussed include:
    How to estimate how many barcodes a business might need.

Helius Medical Technologies, Inc. Receives UPC Numbers for its PoNS® System and Mouthpiece

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

NEWTOWN, Pa., Sept. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Helius Medical Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:HSDT) (“Helius” or the “Company”), a neurotech company focused on delivering a novel therapeutic neuromodulation approach for balance and gait deficits, today announced that its Portable Neuromodulation Stimulator (“PoNS®”) system and mouthpiece have been assigned universal product code (“UPC”) numbers by Wolters Kluwer Health – Medi-Span® (“Medi-Span”). Medi-Span is the leading automated clinical screening solution– providing a data backbone and vital support to payers, pharmacy benefit managers (“PBMs”), wholesalers, and manufacturers.

Key Points: 
  • The PoNS system has been assigned the Global Trade Item Number (“GTIN”) of 00864288000462, with a direct price of $25,700.
  • Consequently, this will allow Helius to pursue reimbursement through both the pharmacy and the Durable Medical Equipment (“DME”)/HCPCS pathways.
  • “Receiving UPC numbers for the PoNS system and mouthpiece is a gamechanger for Helius,” said Dane Andreeff, Helius’ President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • "We will now be able to reference these UPC numbers as we negotiate reimbursement with third party payers, and prescriptions can be written with these UPC numbers.

Tennecanna Wins GS1 US Hackathon for Its Innovative CBD Products Supply Chain Visibility Solution

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Monday, December 13, 2021

EWING, N.J., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Tennecanna claimed the $10,000 top prize in the virtual GS1 US Hackathon, titled GS1 US Hemp Hackathon: Trace & Trust in CBD .

Key Points: 
  • EWING, N.J., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Tennecanna claimed the $10,000 top prize in the virtual GS1 US Hackathon, titled GS1 US Hemp Hackathon: Trace & Trust in CBD .
  • GS1 US Hackathon participants leveraged GS1 Standards with technologies including machine learning, blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) to build solutions that provide enhanced supply chain visibility for hemp-derived CBD products.
  • "GS1 Standards make it possible to identify, capture and share important supply chain information automatically and accurately about products, business locations and more.
  • GS1 US, a member of GS1 global, is a not-for-profit information standards organization that facilitates industry collaboration to help improve supply chain visibility and efficiency through the use of GS1 Standards, the most widely used supply chain standards system in the world.

GS1 US Celebrates 50 Years of Digital Commerce and Facilitates Collaboration Toward Next-Generation Barcodes to Engage Consumers

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

However, as consumers demand more and better product information, industry is collaborating to bring barcodes to the next level.

Key Points: 
  • However, as consumers demand more and better product information, industry is collaborating to bring barcodes to the next level.
  • GS1 US has also published a guideline to help the retail industry implement GS1 Digital Link , a standard that allows brands to web-enable barcodes and provide consumers with rich product information.
  • GS1 Digital Link embeds the GTIN in a 2D data carrier and connects the physical product to the web.
  • This type of collaboration and partnership can advance emerging technologies in ways that will benefit both businesses and consumers all over the world."

GS1 US Expands Offering to Help Small Businesses Capitalize on E-Commerce Opportunities

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Tuesday, November 10, 2020

EWING, N.J., Nov. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- GS1 US has expanded its product identification offering for small and micro businesses with the introduction of a single GS1 US Global Trade Item Number (GTIN).

Key Points: 
  • EWING, N.J., Nov. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- GS1 US has expanded its product identification offering for small and micro businesses with the introduction of a single GS1 US Global Trade Item Number (GTIN).
  • The single GTIN offering was created to support the needs of U.S.-based small businesses that are increasingly using e-commerce to sell their products as consumer purchasing activity rapidly shifts online.
  • Since requirements can vary by retailer, small businesses should consult seller guidelines to understand which GS1 identification standards are needed to support electronic data exchange, shipping and other purposes.
  • To help small businesses make informed product identification decisions, GS1 US has created an estimator tool and other resources to support their growth.

New GS1 Digital Link Guideline Helps Retail Industry Provide Unlimited, Instantly Updated Product Data to Consumers With a Single Barcode Scan

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020

With a single scan of a two-dimensional (2D) barcode (e.g., QR code or Data Matrix) that's encoded with GS1 Digital Link, consumers can gain access to unlimited and instantly updated, brand-authorized content online, including product data, promotions, ingredients, recipes and more.

Key Points: 
  • With a single scan of a two-dimensional (2D) barcode (e.g., QR code or Data Matrix) that's encoded with GS1 Digital Link, consumers can gain access to unlimited and instantly updated, brand-authorized content online, including product data, promotions, ingredients, recipes and more.
  • GS1 Digital Link leverages Global Trade Item Numbers (GTINs) for product identification, which have been encoded into U.P.C.
  • Embedding the GTIN in a 2D data carrier using GS1 Digital Link connects the physical product to the web.
  • The GS1 US implementation guideline outlines how to use the GS1 Digital Link standard and incorporate it into existing business processes.

Fact: U.P.C. Barcodes Do Not Reveal Where Products Are Manufactured

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Monday, May 4, 2020

barcode (or EAN for Europe) on product packaging do not indicate a product's country of origin.

Key Points: 
  • barcode (or EAN for Europe) on product packaging do not indicate a product's country of origin.
  • barcodes can identify where a product was producedhave gone viral in recent weeks.
  • "We understand there's heightened interest among shoppers to understand where products are made, but GS1 member companies can manufacture products anywhere in the world and the U.P.C.
  • To create GTINs, brands must first secure a GS1 Company Prefix that globally identifies their company in the supply chain and links their products to their brand.

The Coupon Bureau Announces the Release of AI (8112) Coupon Data Specifications, a New Coupon Application Type

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Tuesday, April 21, 2020

DALLAS, April 20, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Coupon Bureau, in association with the Joint Industry Coupon Council (JICC), today announced the release of the Application Identifier (AI) (8112) Coupon Data Specifications.

Key Points: 
  • DALLAS, April 20, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Coupon Bureau, in association with the Joint Industry Coupon Council (JICC), today announced the release of the Application Identifier (AI) (8112) Coupon Data Specifications.
  • For brand manufacturers, the new offer type will allow for more consolidated and secure promotions on a national level.
  • By authorizing coupons via real-time connectivity, the ability to create and redeem fraudulent coupons is removed from the ecosystem.
  • Additional benefits include Global Trade Item Number (GTIN)-level validation, real-time redemption data, and improved functionality for media distribution.

Model N Drives Best Practices to Improve Healthcare Supply Chain Efficiency

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Wednesday, April 1, 2020

These new Model N Revenue Cloud for MedTech capabilities are designed in adherence with GS1 standards and comply with the latest Health Industry Distributors Association (HIDA) best practices recommendations.

Key Points: 
  • These new Model N Revenue Cloud for MedTech capabilities are designed in adherence with GS1 standards and comply with the latest Health Industry Distributors Association (HIDA) best practices recommendations.
  • They will help drive standardization and improve operational efficiencies across the healthcare supply chain, helping medtech manufacturers keep track of products and ensuring accurate pricing with every transaction.
  • Because chargebacks lead to increased operational costs for providers, reducing pricing discrepancies has become a key issue for parties in the healthcare supply chain.
  • He continued, the introduction of GTIN into the Model N medtech solution will help accelerate adoption of this important standard in the industry.

New GS1 US Certified Identification Partner Program Offers New Channels for Brands to Secure GS1 Product Identifiers

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Tuesday, January 28, 2020

EWING, N.J., Jan. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --GS1 US has introduced the GS1 US Certified Identification Partner Program, established to provide brands with a new channel for securing their GS1 product identifiers while also enhancing solution provider offerings.

Key Points: 
  • EWING, N.J., Jan. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --GS1 US has introduced the GS1 US Certified Identification Partner Program, established to provide brands with a new channel for securing their GS1 product identifiers while also enhancing solution provider offerings.
  • Brands securing their GS1 Company Prefixvia the GS1 US Certified Identification Partner's website will be linked directly to GS1 US.
  • "Retailers understand the value of unique product identification and are increasingly requiring and verifying GS1 GTINs from sellers.
  • Through certification, a company will receive a GS1 US Certified Identification Partner trustmark to leverage on its website and marketing materials.