Northern Rivers Food Training February 2011

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1 Northern Rivers Food Training February 2011 Rachel Kairuz GS1 Australia An introduction to GS1 Numbering and Bar Coding standards

2 Main objectives of the session At the end of the day: You will know who GS1 is and what our role is You will be able to apply a standard bar code on your retail and non-retail items You will have a clear view of the GS1 System You will be able to choose the right solutions to implement the GS1 Standards 2

3 Agenda GS1 and the GS1 System How to use the GS1 System You want to bar code your retail items? You want to bar code your non-retail items? You want to be sure of the quality of your bar codes? Example of implementation of standards GS1 Australia services 3

4 GS1

5 Who is GS1? GS1 is a not-for-profit organisation GS1 consists of 108 national member organisations driven by a membership of more than a million companies across 150 countries GS1 and the GS1 System 5

6 Used by millions of companies Countries with a GS1 Member Organisation Countries served on a direct basis from GS1 Global Office (Brussels) 108 Member Organisations. 150 countries served. 2,000 people helping us. GS1 and the GS1 System 6

7 Who is GS1? GS1 is a not-for-profit organisation GS1 consists of 108 national member organisations driven by a membership of more than a million companies across 150 countries GS1 assists more than 24 industry sectors globally The GS1 System of standards is the most widely used standards system in the world GS1 and the GS1 System 7

8 What are standards? Standards are agreements that structure any activity or any industry. They may be rules or guidelines that everyone applies. They may be a way of measuring, or describing, or classifying products or services. GS1 and the GS1 System 8

9 When there are no standards There are no global standards for shoe sizes! So companies must.. Mark the same shoes differently for different countries Specify the right size reference on purchase orders, invoices and delivery slips Pay extra attention to region-by-region specificities Result? Extra costs passed on to consumers! GS1 and the GS1 System 9

10 GS1 Why the name change? Joining together of EAN and UCC organisations GS1 and the GS1 System 10

11 GS1 Why the name change? UCC (Uniform Code Council) USA & Canada Established : 1972 EAN International Outside USA & Canada Established : 1977 Nov 2002 March 2005 GS1 and the GS1 System 11

12 GS1 Joining together of EAN and UCC organisations 30 years of experience in global standards Diversified portfolio of products, solutions and services that improve efficiency and visibility of supply and demand chains Portfolio ranges from numbering and bar coding to next generation technologies such as data synchronisation and RFID Represent all points in the supply chain GS1 and the GS1 System 12

13 GS1 Joining together of EAN and UCC organisations 30 years of experience in global standards Diversified portfolio of products, solutions and services Leading global organisation dedicated to the that improve design efficiency and implementation and visibility of supply global and demand standards chains and solutions to improve the efficiency and visibility of the supply and Portfolio ranges from demand numbering chain. and bar coding to next generation technologies such as data synchronisation and RFID Represent all points in the supply chain GS1 and the GS1 System 13

14 GS1 Australia

15 Who is GS1 Australia? GS1 Australia Office at Mt Waverley, Melbourne GS1 Australia Office at Botany, Sydney Administer & maintain the GS1 System of supply chain standards in Australia Current membership 16,000 companies across multiindustries In excess of 18 industry sectors GS1 and the GS1 System 15

16 Sectors engaged Grocery Liquor Meat Fresh Produce Health Office Supplies Consumer Electronics Automotive Aftermarket Hardware Steel In the pipeline: Food Service Sport & Leisure Apparel Transport & Logistics Rural GS1 and the GS1 System 16

17 Who is GS1 Australia? GS1 Australia Office at Mt Waverley, Melbourne GS1 Australia Office at Botany, Sydney Administer & maintain the GS1 System of supply chain standards in Australia Current membership 16,000 companies across multi-industries In excess of 18 industry sectors Over 100 staff in Melbourne & Sydney GS1 and the GS1 System 17

18 Who is GS1 Australia? GS1 Australia Office at Mt Waverley, Melbourne GS1 Australia Office at Botany, Sydney The implementation of the GS1 System by Australian industry for the benefit of all users. Our role is to: develop global, open, multi-sector standards; Administer & maintain the GS1 System of supply chain standards in Australia provide training, education and support services on supply chain management; and promote and help implement the GS1 System to facilitate best business solutions. Current membership 16,500 companies across multi-industries In excess of 18 industry sectors Over 100 staff in Melbourne & Sydney GS1 and the GS1 System 18

19 Best practice supply chain management All companies in all industries need to identify goods coming in, passing through and leaving the Best Practice SCM is about capturing accurate data at the least cost and effectively processing the information within application systems, with total integration in mind GS1 and the GS1 System 19

20 The GS1 System

21 The GS1 System GS1 and the GS1 System 21

22 GS1 Bar Codes Also called Data Carriers EAN/UPC ITF-14 GS GS1 DataBar Numbering and bar coding 22

23 GS1 DataBar: Business needs To provide better ways to automatically identify: Very small items (e.g. syringes, vials, and telecommunications circuit boards) Variable measure retail items utilising full product identification (e.g. meat, poultry, and bagged produce) Individual produce items (e.g. apples and oranges) Numbering and bar coding 23

24 GS1 DataBar: Small items Numbering and bar coding 24

25 GS1 DataBar: Fresh produce Numbering and bar coding 25

26 GS1 DataBar: Meat and other variable measure products Numbering and bar coding 26

27 The GS1 System GS1 and the GS1 System 27

28 GS1 ecom Simply, EDI is computer-to-computer data exchange EDI helps in the electronic creation and maintenance of commercial documents used in the procurement of goods and services (invoices, orders, despatch advices ) emessaging 28

29 MANUFACTURER Procurement of goods and services RETAILER Merchandise department Inventory report Warehouse Supplying department Sales department Purchase Order Order Confirmation Despatch advice Buying department Store Receiving Accounts Receivable Invoice Accounts Payable emessaging 29

30 The GS1 System GS1 and the GS1 System 30

31 Without data synchronisation 11. Delayed Settlement 5. Adjusted Purchase Order 4. Query Order Errors 3. Purchase Order Supplier / Broker 1. Product Info sent Errors in transposition Fax/ Mail/File transfer 6. Despatch Advice 2. Product Info entered Errors in Translation Errors in Delivery / Transmission Buyer Incorrect Item #s Prices Desc Qty 7. Goods Delivered 8. Query Delivery Errors / Claim for credit 9. Return Incorrect Goods 10. Adjusted Delivery Data synchronisation 31

32 With data synchronisation 11. Delayed Settlement 5. Adjusted Purchase Order 4. Query Order Errors 3. Purchase Order 1. Populates Vendor Catalogue 2. Auto Updates Supplier / Broker 6. Despatch Advice Buyer 7. Goods Delivered 8. Query Delivery Errors / Claim for credit 9. Return Incorrect Goods 10. Adjusted Delivery Data synchronisation 32

33 The GS1 System GS1 and the GS1 System 33

34 An RFID chip RFID and EPC standards 34

35 An antenna Enables the chip to receive and respond to radiofrequency queries from an RFID transceiver. RFID and EPC standards 35

36 RFID readers RFID and EPC standards 36

37 Application areas RFID and EPC standards 37

38 The GS1 System GS1 and the GS1 System 38

39 Questions?

40 Agenda GS1 and the GS1 System How to use the GS1 System You want to bar code your retail items? You want to bar code your non-retail items? You want to be sure of the quality of your bar codes? Example of implementation of standards Workshops GS1 Australia services 40

41 Levels of trade items Level 3 Level 2 Logistic unit Level 1 Grouping of retail items Retail item How to bar code retail items 41

42 Definition of a retail item A retail item is a good or a commodity sold in small quantities directly to consumers, that will be scanned at Point-of-Sale/Consumption (POS/POC). How to bar code retail items 42

43 Number vs Bar Code (data carrier) The GS1 identification number is a key to the short hand description of a product The GS1 data carrier is: a representation of the GS1 number - used to automatically capture data via a scanner and transfer it into a computer How to bar code retail items 43

44 GS1 numbering system A single, open unified numbering system for every item or service traded world-wide. A common link when communicating about product or service information between trading partners. The GS1 numbering system is applied to six areas of applications: trade items; logistic units; assets; locations; service relationships and special applications (e.g. documents, ). Reduces cost of operating the supply chain and improves global business productivity and efficiency. How to bar code retail items 44

45 Problems with closed numbering systems Unable to cope with growth Cannot communicate outside the system Possible conflict in numbers and duplication Difficult to administer Costly to implement Confusion reigns! How to bar code retail items 45

46 Advantages of an open system Accesses all industry sectors Can expand with growth Communicates worldwide Easy to implement Cost-efficiencies (e.g. standard hardware) Monitored and support How to bar code retail items 46

47 The number

48 Identifying trade items Old terminologies used for trade items APNs TUNs UPCs DUNs EANs Bar code Number Etc, 80 New harmonized & global terminology GTIN = Global Trade Item Number How to bar code retail items 48

49 Basic Numbering Rules Unique: every variant of an item is allocated a separate unique sequential number Non-significant: they identify an item but contain no information about it International: GTINs are unique across all countries and all sectors Secure: GTINs are fixed length, numeric and include a standard Check Digit How to bar code retail items 49

50 GTIN GS1 COMPANY PREFIX The first seven or nine digits are allocated by GS1 Australia to the member company ITEM REFERENCE The next five or three digits are allocated to a specific product by the member company CHECK DIGIT Checks the validity of the entire number by a mathematical formula How to bar code retail items 50

51 Check Digit How to bar code retail items 51

52 Check Digit Method 1 1. Enter 12 first digits here 2. Click here 3. Get the check digit here How to bar code retail items 52

53 Check Digit Method 2 2. Click here 1. Enter the range of numbers 4. Type in the description of your products 3. GTINs with the check digit How to bar code retail items 53

54 Unique GTIN-13 For every different variant of a trade item a unique GTIN should be allocated. Bottle of water 200mL Bottle of water 250mL Bottle of water 500mL How to bar code retail items 54

55 Identification to the lowest level Garment Colour Size S M S L L XL How to bar code retail items 55

56 Sequential non significant numbering 4 x x x x x How to bar code retail items 56

57 Single Numbers You might have joined GS1 Australia through a single number membership: A GTIN-13 is individually assigned by GS1 Australia to a member for a specific product E.g.: = GS1 Xmas DVD From 1 number up to 5 numbers allocated How to bar code retail items 57

58 One trade item = one GTIN X KOALA Brand X How to bar code retail items 58

59 One GTIN = one trade item X How to bar code retail items X59

60 Who allocates the GTINs? The brand owner of the product E.g., a product is contract manufactured in China, but under Sophie s Brand. Sophie is required to allocate the GTIN and provide it to the Chinese manufacturer. What about when products are imported? The importer should use the GTIN allocated by the brand owner (even though this organisation is overseas). How to bar code retail items 60

61 When to change a GTIN? General rule is: Where there is a change in the consumer declaration of a trade item then the GTIN should change Visit for GTIN Allocation Rules How to bar code retail items 61

62 GTIN Allocation Rules: How to bar code retail items 62

63 Example 1 Changes in the net weight or declared units. How to bar code retail items 63

64 Example 2 Minor (not declared) change in net weight / count / volume (e.g. changes in manufacturing tolerances do not impact the declaration to the consumer). Real weight: 998 grs. Real weight: 1000 grs. How to bar code retail items 64

65 Example 3 Any dimensional change of more than 20% in the item packaging. How to bar code retail items 65

66 Example 4 Formulation change, expecting that the consumer distinguishes the new trade item from the old. How to bar code retail items 66

67 Re-use of a GTIN years minimum Product last supplied to trade Re-use of the number - In case of garments, minimum period is 30 months - Consideration for re-issue should be given to product type and possible life in market. e.g. Steel beams may be stored for many years. It is not allowed to re-use deleted numbers of pharmaceutical products. How to bar code retail items 67

68 Other kinds of GTIN For small products For products sold on the North American market For books For serial and magazines For variable measure items How to bar code retail items 68

69 GTIN-8: for Small Products GS1 PREFIX Identifies the GS1 Member Organisation issuing the number (93 = Australia) COMPANY / ITEM REFERENCE These 5 digits are allocated by GS1 Australia to suppliers for use on products with very small printable area CHECK DIGIT Checks the validity of the entire number by a mathematical formula GTIN-8 are individually assigned by GS1 Australia How to bar code retail items 69

70 For North American market GTIN 12? If you are exporting products to the North American market, contact GS1 Australia U.P.C COMPANY PREFIX The first six or eight digits are allocated by GS1 US to the member company ITEM REFERENCE The next five or three digits are allocated to a specific product by the member company CHECK DIGIT Checks the validity of the entire number by a mathematical formula How to bar code retail items 70

71 For books Apply general rules as for any other trade item sold at POS (allocate a GTIN-13) OR Get in touch with the Australian ISBN agency How to bar code retail items 71

72 For serials and magazines Apply general rules as for any other trade item sold at POS (allocate a GTIN-13) OR Get in touch with the Australian ISSN agency How to bar code retail items 72

73 For variable measure trade items Variable measure: weight, volume, length, quantity Identifies own brand variable weight item sold to various retailers How to bar code retail items 73

74 For variable measure trade items Currently in Australia: The data encoded in the bar code is the price The price is based on the weight The price is always corrected to two decimal places Every time the weight changes the price changes How to bar code retail items 74

75 For variable measure trade items GS1 PREFIX Own Brand Variable Measure Item COMPANY/PACKER & ITEM ID Allocated by GS1 Australia PRICE CHECK DIGIT PRICE Price of each individual variable weight item CHECK DIGIT How to bar code retail items 75

76 GTIN Rules for Fresh Foods Rule NEW GTIN Requir ed Example Diagram 1.1 Where a fresh food prepacked package item differs in weight, is sold by weight but ordered by specific separate pack size a new / unique GTIN will be assigned to each pack size. Yes Pre-packaged chicken drumsticks, each package differs in weight, sold by weight but ordered by specific pack size (GTIN A = 10pk and GTIN B = 14pk) GTIN A GTIN B 1.4 Where a bulk fresh food item of variable measure, not intended for Point-of- Sale, (product A), is cut and packaged in-store and sold by weight (product B), product A and B will require separate GTIN based on the requirement to use Indicator digit 9 in a GTIN-14 on product A and the requirement to use VMN on product B because it will be scanned at Point-of-Sale. Yes Bulk chicken breast (not intended for POS) is ordered by a GTIN-14 inclusive of Indicator digit 9, then packaged into individual variable weight packages and sold by weight, will require a new VMN at Point-of-Sale. Product A with GTIN B 76

77 How are my trading partners aware of my GTINs? Brand owner allocates GTINs to products Brand owner advises customer either electronically or via new line form Customer enters GTIN details into database, including prices, discounts, etc When a product is scanned at POS, and GTIN established, system looks up database for appropriate records e.g. short description, price, etc. How to bar code retail items 77

78 The bar code

79 What is a bar code? A bar code is a type of font Bar code is a type of font A70X465Q Font in Arial Bar codes represent characters Alpha Numeric Alpha/numeric Bar codes enable automatic data capture by a scanning device Font in Wingding How to bar code retail items 79

80 Bar codes scanned at Point-of-Sale GTIN-13 GTIN-8 GTIN-12 EAN-13 UPC-A EAN-8 Must be used for any retail trade items scanned at the Point-of- Sale Can be used throughout the entire supply chain How to bar code retail items 80

81 How to get your bar code created and printed? Select a bar code printing method: By the packaging printer Instruct your designer, printer or packaging supplier to provide the bar codes using the GTINs you have created By a label printing service In house Create the bar codes yourself using the appropriate software and printer How to bar code retail items 81

82 How to get your bar code created and printed? How to bar code retail items 82

83 How to get your bar code created and printed? How to bar code retail items 83

84 How to get your bar code created and printed? How to bar code retail items 84

85 Reading bar codes How to bar code retail items 85

86 Reading bar codes The scanner decodes the bar code by moving across from one side to the other (left to right or right to left) and analyses the width pattern of bars and spaces. The decoded data can either: Be transmitted directly to an attached computer via Automatic Data Capture (ADC) and optical readers Be stored locally for later processing Interact with other application computer systems How to bar code retail items 86

87 In short

88 You want to bar code your retail items? 1. List your retail items 2. Identify them with a GTIN-13, GTIN-12 or GTIN-8 3. Communicate the GTINs to your trading partners 4. Print the corresponding bar codes on your retail items 88

89 Questions?

90 Agenda GS1 and the GS1 System How to use the GS1 System You want to bar code your retail items? You want to bar code your non-retail items? You want to be sure of the quality of your bar codes? Example of implementation of standards Workshops GS1 Australia services 90

91 Levels of trade items Level 3 Level 2 Logistic unit Level 1 Grouping of retail items Retail item How to bar code non- retail items 91

92 Definition of a non-retail trade item Any item that will never be scanned at Point-of-Sale (will only be scanned in a General Distribution environment or in a hand-scanning environment) A grouping of trade items that is created to facilitate the operations of handling, storing or ordering, etc How to bar code non-retail items 92

93 The number

94 Identification of non-retail trade items Non-retail items are identified with either: a GTIN-13 or a GTIN-14 How to bar code non-retail items 94

95 GTIN-14 Create a GTIN-14 by prefixing the GTIN-13 of the retail item with an indicator (1 to 8), then re-calculating the Check Digit. Consumer unit/retail item Box of 20 identical retail items Box of 50 identical retail items Only allowed with identical products in the non-retail item Not using new numbers from your allocated range of numbers Allows to identify up to 8 different levels of packaging for each product How to bar code non-retail items 95

96 GTIN-13 Create a unique GTIN-13 for your non-retail items similarly to your retail-items Consumer unit/retail item Box of 20 retail items Box of 50 retail items Has to be used if different products in the non-retail item Using new numbers from your allocated range of numbers Allows to identify more than 8 levels of packaging How to bar code non-retail items 96

97 Non-retail Variable Measure Trade Items Trade items that have a variable component, for example weight. GTINs are allocated to these units and bar coded in a GS1-128 bar code together with the value of the variable component. Application identifiers used: 310n (n = position of decimal place in bar coded data) weight (kg) A unique 14 digit GTIN, prefixed with 9 is used 97

98 Non-retail Variable Measure Trade Items Unique GTIN-14, prefixed with 9 Consumer unit/retail item Box of 20 retail items Box of 50 identical retail items How to bar code non-retail items 98

99 The bar code

100 Selecting the bar code for your nonretail trade item 1. Am I printing directly onto corrugate? ITF-14 Bar Code (Interleaved Two-of-Five) GTIN of the non-retail item: ~ GTIN-14 or ~ GTIN-13 with a leading zero How to bar code non-retail items 100

101 Selecting the bar code for your nonretail trade item How to bar code non-retail items 101

102 Selecting the bar code for your nonretail trade item 2. Do I want to bar code additional data, not only the GTIN-14? GS1-128 Bar Code GTIN of the non-retail item: ~ GTIN-14 or ~ GTIN-13 with a leading zero How to bar code non-retail items + additional information Batch number Expiry date Best before date Weight Serial number 102

103 GS1-128 Bar Code Selecting the bar code for your nonretail trade item (01) GS1-128 Bar Code is composed of 2 elements : the Application Identifiers or AIs, prefixes of 2 to 4 digits which indicate the meaning and format of following data Example : (01) = introduces the GTIN-14 of the non-retail item the data following the AIs, may be alpha and/or numeric, either fixed or variable length depending on each AI Example : = GTIN-14 of the non-retail item How to bar code non-retail items 103

104 GS1 Application Identifiers Australia 00 SSCC n18 01 GTIN of non-retail item n14 02 GTIN of items contained n14 10 batch number an best before date n6 17 expiry date n6 310x net weight n6 37 quantity of items contained n final shipping location n13 91 to 99 internal data an..30 Application Identifier Description of the data How to bar code non-retail items Format of the data after the Application Identifier 104

105 How to bar code non-retail items 105

106 GS1 Application Identifiers AI 01 = Global Trade Item Number FORMAT = numeric fixed length 14 characters (01) GS1-128 Bar Code APPLICATION IDENTIFIER Prefix used to identify data following. This AI identifies GTIN DATA Data that relates to item to which the information is attached How to bar code non-retail items 106

107 GS1 Application Identifiers AI 17 = Use By/Expiry date (YYMMDD) FORMAT = numeric fixed length 6 characters GS1-128 Bar Code (17) APPLICATION IDENTIFIER Prefix used to identify data following. This AI identifies Max Durability Date DATA Data that relates to item to which the information is attached How to bar code non-retail items 107

108 GS1 Application Identifiers AI 10 = Batch/Lot number FORMAT = alphanumeric variable length 20 characters GS1-128 Bar Code (10) 24BEE6813 APPLICATION IDENTIFIER Prefix used to identify data following. This AI identifies Batch Number DATA Data that relates to item to which the information is attached How to bar code non-retail items 108

109 Concatenation The representation of several element strings in one bar code By using GS1-128 it is possible to concatenate (link together) discrete elements of data. How to bar code non-retail items 109

110 Concatenated GS1-128 (01) (17) (10) 24BEE6 APPLICATION IDENTIFIER Prefix used to identify data following. DATA Data that relates to item In this case GTIN APPLICATION IDENTIFIER Prefix used to identify data following. DATA Data that relates to item In this case Use By Date APPLICATION IDENTIFIER Prefix used to identify data following. DATA Data that relates to item In this case Batch/Lot # How to bar code non-retail items 110

111 Application identifiers used: Steak 25.2kg box Non-retail Variable Measure Trade Items Example 1 310n (n = position of decimal place in bar coded data) weight (kg) (01) (3101) APPLICATION IDENTIFIER Prefix used to identify data following. DATA Data that relates to item In this case VM GTIN APPLICATION IDENTIFIER Prefix used to identify data following. DATA Data that relates to weight with decimal place of 1 111

112 Non-retail Variable Measure Trade Items Example 2 Steak 25.25kg box (01) (3102) APPLICATION IDENTIFIER Prefix used to identify data following. DATA Data that relates to item In this case VM GTIN APPLICATION IDENTIFIER Prefix used to identify data following. DATA Data that relates to weight with decimal place of 2 112

113 Example of Meat Industry Label Requirements 113

114 Printing a GS1-128 Bar Code To print a GS1-128 Bar Code you need a printing software The software is usually programmed to have the correct field length for each AI and handles the printing. Example How to bar code non-retail items 114

115 Example of a software: Choose an Application Identifier SSCC GTIN of item GTIN of content Batch number Production date Application Identifiers table (AI) How to bar code non-retail items 115

116 Data Batch number Maximum length of data Alphanumeric 20 characters Data How to bar code non-retail items 116

117 Selecting the bar code for your non-retail trade item (summary) Printing directly onto corrugate ITF-14 Bar Code Printing data in addition to the GTIN-14 GS1-128 Bar Code How to bar code non-retail items 117

118 You want to bar code your non-retail items? - Cartons 1. List your non-retail items 2. Identify them with a GTIN-13 or Communicate the GTINs to your trading partners 4. Select the appropriate bar code depending on your requirements and print it on your non-retail item 118

119 Levels of trade items Level 3 Level 2 Logistic unit Level 1 Grouping of retail items Retail item How to bar code non- retail items 119

120 Logistic unit Item of any composition established for transport and/or storage which needs to be managed through the supply chain Pallet Box Roll How to bar code non-retail items 120

121 Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC) Identifies individual logistic units A unique license plate assigned to a logistic unit Combined with electronic messaging, it can dramatically improve shipping, transport and receiving operations It provides the opportunity to track and trace logistic units How to bar code non-retail items 121

122 Structure of the SSCC EXTENSION DIGIT (0-9) Increases capacity of the SSCC GS1 COMPANY PREFIX (7 or 9 digits) SERIAL REFERENCE Company Assigned (9 or 7 digits) CHECK DIGIT 18-digit number How to bar code non-retail items 122

123 Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC) Pallet 1 Pallet 2 Pallet 3 Pallet How to bar code non-retail items 123

124 Who allocates the SSCC? It is the creator of the logistic unit that is responsible for the allocation of the SSCC : manufacturer wholesaler logistic provider retailer How to bar code non-retail items 124

125 Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC) Australia It is the key that gives access to the information related to the logistic unit How to bar code non-retail items 125

126 Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC) It is the key that gives access to the information related to the logistic unit SSCC GTIN of content Number of items Batch number Expiry date Sent to boxes AB12 05/07/09 Coles DC boxes AB12 10/11/07 Coles DC boxes AB12 15/11/07 Coles DC boxes CD55 25/03/08 Wool. DC boxes CD56 25/03/08 Wool. DC2 How to bar code non-retail items 126

127 Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC) It is the key that gives access to the information related to the logistic unit SSCC GTIN of content Number of items Batch number Expiry date Sent to boxes AB12 05/07/09 Coles DC boxes AB12 10/11/09 Coles DC boxes BE11 15/11/ boxes CD55 25/03/08 Wool. DC boxes CD56 25/03/08 Wool. DC2 How to bar code non-retail items 127

128 Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC) It is the key that gives access to the information related to the logistic unit SSCC GTIN of content Number of items Batch number Expiry date Sent to boxes AB12 05/07/09 Coles DC boxes AB12 10/11/09 Coles DC boxes BE11 15/11/ boxes CD55 25/03/10 Wool. DC boxes CD56 25/03/10 How to bar code non-retail items 128

129 Data Carrier / Bar Code The only data carrier used to encode the SSCC is the GS1-128 Bar Code How to bar code non-retail items 129

130 GS1 Logistics Label

131 Structure of the GS1 Logistics Label GS1 Logistics Label is structured in three sections: The top section of the label contains free format information; The middle section contains text information and human readable interpretations of the bar codes; Example : item description, details of company, etc. SSCC CONTENT USE BY BATCH : 12AB The lowest section includes the bar codes and their associated interpretation. (02) (37)40(17) (00) How to bar code non-retail items 131

132 GS1 Logistics Label The SSCC is the only mandatory information in a Logistics Label Example : item description, details of company, etc. SSCC CONTENT COUNT : 40 boxes BATCH : 12AB USE BY (02) (37)40(17)071231(10)12AB SSCC (00) How to bar code non-retail items 132

133 GS1 Logistics Label FREE INFORMATION Example : item description, details of company, etc. GTIN-14 of boxes contained SSCC COUNT : 40 boxes CONTENT USE BY BATCH : 12AB (02) (37)40(17)071231(10)12AB (00) How to bar code non-retail items 133

134 GS1 Logistics Label FREE INFORMATION Example : item description, details of company, etc. Number of boxes contained SSCC COUNT : 40 boxes CONTENT USE BY BATCH : 12AB (02) (37)40(17)071231(10)12AB (00) How to bar code non-retail items 134

135 GS1 Logistics Label FREE INFORMATION Example : item description, details of company, etc.. SSCC COUNT : 40 boxes CONTENT USE BY BATCH : 12AB Date (02) (37)40(17)071231(10)12AB (00) How to bar code non-retail items 135

136 GS1 Logistics Label FREE INFORMATION Example : item description, details of company, etc.. SSCC COUNT : 40 boxes CONTENT USE BY BATCH : 12AB Batch number (02) (37)40(17)071231(10)12AB (00) How to bar code non-retail items 136

137 GS1 Logistics Label FREE INFORMATION Example : item description, details of company, etc.. SSCC COUNT : 40 boxes CONTENT USE BY BATCH : 12AB (02) (37)40(17)071231(10)12AB SSCC (00) How to bar code non-retail items 137

138 GS1 Logistics Label Variable Measure

139 GS1 Logistics Label Variable Measure FREE INFORMATION Example : item description, details of company, etc. GTIN-14 of boxes contained SSCC COUNT : 40 boxes CONTENT USE BY WEIGHT : 200kg (02) (37)40(17)071231(3102) (00) How to bar code non-retail items 139

140 GS1 Logistics Label Variable Measure FREE INFORMATION Example : item description, details of company, etc. Number of boxes contained SSCC COUNT : 40 boxes CONTENT USE BY WEIGHT : : 200kg 2 (02) (37)40(17)071231((3102) (00) How to bar code non-retail items 140

141 GS1 Logistics Label Variable Measure FREE INFORMATION Example : item description, details of company, etc.. SSCC CONTENT USE BY COUNT : 40 boxes WEIGHT : 200kg Date (02) (37)40(17)071231(3102) (00) How to bar code non-retail items 141

142 GS1 Logistics Label Variable Measure FREE INFORMATION Example : item description, details of company, etc.. SSCC CONTENT USE BY COUNT : 40 boxes WEIGHT : 200kg Weight (02) (37)40(17)071231(3102) (00) How to bar code non-retail items 142

143 It is recommended that a GS1 Logistics Label is situated on two adjacent sides. One side is technically acceptable. CARTONS Location of the GS1 Logistics Label min 50 mm PALLETS min 19 mm mm* 32 mm* *Measured to the lowest edge of the SSCC How to bar code non-retail items 143

144 In short

145 You want to bar code your non-retail items? Logistic units 1. Identify your logistic units with a unique SSCC 2. Gather additional information that needs to be included in the bar code 3. Keep a record of the SSCCs and attached information 4. Print the Logistics Label using a GS1-128 Bar Code 145

146 ITF-14 Logistic Label Australia GS1-128 EAN-13 Level 2 Level 3 Logistic unit Level 1 Retail item Grouping of retail items How to bar code non-retail items 146

147 Questions?

148 Agenda GS1 and the GS1 System How to use the GS1 System You want to bar code your retail items? You want to bar code your non-retail items? You want to be sure of the quality of your bar codes? Example of implementation of standards GS1 Australia services 148

149 Key steps to consider 1. Colour Print contrast 2. Bar code width Magnification 3. Bar code height Truncation 4. Quiet Zones 5. Print quality 6. Location Bar code quality 149

150 Colour Print contrast

151 Colour - Print contrast Light background, ideally white Dark bars, ideally black Solid colours Avoid reflective colours A gloss coat can reduce print contrast Transparent wrapping diminishes contrast X X Bar code quality 151

152 Print contrast - ITF symbols Suitable colours for correct contrast: Black Dark Blue Dark Green Bar code quality 152

153 Rules on colours also applicable to non-retail trade items X Bar code quality 153

154 Bar code magnification

155 Bar code width - Magnification Different magnifications required for all GS1 Bar Codes Dependent on print method Determine where bar code will be scanned Consider industry requirements Bar code quality 155

156 EAN-13 Australia Bar code width - Magnification 80% 100% 200% Bar code quality 150% Minimum for conveyorised scanning 156

157 ITF-14 Australia Bar code width - Magnification 50% Minimum for conveyorised scanning GS % For conveyorised scanning, the HIGHER end of the magnification range is recommended 50% 100% Magnifications down to 25% are applicable for other environments Bar code quality 157

158 Bar code height Truncation

159 EAN-13 Bar code height EAN/UPC Symbols have a nominal (target) size Nominal bar codes have a fixed relationship between the width and height to enable omnidirectional scanning Nominal bar code Truncated bar code Bar code quality Scanner beam fails to read bars

160 Bar code height ITF-14 Conveyorised scanning: minimum 32 mm GS1-128 Hand scanning: minimum 13 mm If unsure, it is recommended to use a minimum of 32 mm Bar code quality 160

161 Quiet Zones

162 Quiet Zones Area to the left and right of all bar codes Enable scanner to determine start and end of the bar code Must keep all graphics, dark colours clear of these areas Bar code quality 162

163 Quiet Zones X Bar code quality 163

164 Quiet Zones Bar code quality 164

165 Print quality

166 Print quality Clear crisp well defined bars Watch for voids and smudging Print quality requires regular ongoing checks There must be enough contrast between the dark bars and the light spaces for a scanner to be able to read the bar code Bar code quality 166

167 Substrate (packaging material) needs to be taken into consideration 167

168 Location

169 Location - Retail trade items General recommendation for location is towards the lower right of the back of the product. Lower right of another face is acceptable where the back of the product is unavailable. Base of a product will continue to be acceptable but is NOT preferred. Bar code quality 169

170 Ask the package designer first Bar codes do NOT scan around corners Avoid package seams or seals Bar code quality 170

171 Location Non retail trade items High gloss packaging or transparent wrapping material may reduce contrast and cause scanning difficulties X Bar code quality 171

172 X Bar code quality 172

173 Ladder Orientation On curved surfaces, recommended placement for the bar code is in a ladder orientation when the item stands on end. This is because the bars may be distorted by the curved surface. Picket fence orientation Ladder orientation X Bar code quality 173

174 Location requirements for nonretail trade items It is recommended the bar code be located on a minimum of two adjacent sides - a short side and the long side to the right. (A bar code on only one side is technically acceptable). Minimum of 19mm from either vertical edge (including light margins) * =32mm * The 32mm measurement is from the bottom of the bars. Bar code quality 174

175 X Bar code quality 175

176 Verification of your bar codes

177 Verification of bar codes Assessment of a bar code against GS1 standards and ISO bar code quality standards Verification of bar codes should occur both during symbol creation and after product manufacturing. The trained eye can spot many bar code quality issues, but a verifier will assess the finer details. Bar code quality 177

178 Bar code verification reports Assessed as either Interim or Final Issued by GS1 Australia upon completion of testing Provide recommendation for improvement if necessary Are valid for 12 months from date of issue Bar code quality 178

179 Reports are valid for 12 months Overall Performance X Product and bar code details Page 1 Scanning Environment Overall ISO Grade Achieved Bar code location Scan Rate 179

180 Traditional Parameters Parameter Pass / Fail ISO Parameters Parameter Pass / Fail Page 2 180

181 In short

182 You want to be sure of the quality of your bar codes? 1. When printing your bar codes consider carefully: The colours The bar code width The bar code height The Quiet Zones The print quality The location 2. Send your bar codes to GS1 Australia to ensure that you have produced a bar code within the specifications Checklist and bar code verification request form available on the website: 182

183 Questions?

184 Agenda GS1 and the GS1 System How to use the GS1 System You want to bar code your retail items? You want to bar code your non-retail items? You want to be sure of the quality of your bar codes? Example of implementation of standards GS1 Australia services 184

185 Agenda GS1 and the GS1 System How to use the GS1 System You want to bar code your retail items? You want to bar code your non-retail items? You want to be sure of the quality of your bar codes? Example of implementation of standards GS1 Australia services 185

186 GS1 Australia Services and Support Phone Support: GS1 Help Desk Site Visits Member Assistance Industry Engagement and Pilots Australia GS1 Australia services 186

187 GS1 Australia Services and Support GS1 Help Desk: GS1 Australia services 187

188 GS1 Australia Services and Support Member Assistance Australia Alliance Partners Access to the Alliance Partner Network GS1 Australia services 188

189 GS1 Australia Services and Support Member Assistance Australia Alliance Partners Resources Community Management Tool GS1 Website ON-line catalogue GS1 Australia services 189

190 GS1 Australia Services and Support GS1 Website: GS1 Australia services 190

191 GS1 Australia services and support Member Assistance Education and Training Australia Alliance Partners Resources On-Line: 14 Courses Web Interactive Sessions Classroom Series Supply Chain Knowledge Centre GS1 Australia services 191

192 1 2 Webinar: How do I get started with the GS1 System? - 1 per month, 1-hour session -Free - How to put a bar code on your products Webinar: How do I apply GS1 Numbers and Bar Codes to my non-retail items? - 1 per month, 1-hour session -Free - How to put a bar code on your boxes, pallets GS1 Classroom training - 6 times a year, full-day session - Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart/Darwin - Free for new members - Practical implementation of the GS1 System (workshops, presentations ) Webinar: How do I achieve optimal bar code quality? - 1 per month, 1-hour session -Free - How to achieve quality bar codes and read a GS1 verification report 4 3

193 GS1 Australia Services and Support Project Management / Facilitation Member Assistance emessaging Implementations Supply Chain Reviews GS1net Implementations Consulting / Implementation Services Education and Training Australia Alliance Partners Resources GS1 Australia services 193

194 GS1 Australia Services and Support Imaging Bar Code Verification Reports Bar Code Accreditation Quality Support Member Assistance Consulting / Implementation Services Education and Training Australia Alliance Partners Resources GS1 Australia services 194

195 GS1 Australia Services and Support Quality Support Member Assistance Consulting / Implementation Services Education and Training Australia Alliance Partners Resources GS1 Australia services 195

196 Main objectives of the session You will know who GS1 is and what our role is You will be able to apply a standard bar code on your retail and non-retail items You will have a clear view of the GS1 System You will be able to choose the right solutions to implement the GS1 Standards 196

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198 Contact Details Australia GS1 Australia Unit 100/45 Gilby Road Mt Waverley VIC 3149 T W