Moving products across borders

Standards in action

Shipments, products and logistic units are identified using GSINs, GTINs and SSCC respectively, and data is captured in bar codes or EPC/RFID tags. This enables traceability of shipments/logistic units between nations.

Shipment data is shared via global data synchronisation, the GS1 Global Product Classification (GPC) and standards-based EDI messages. Real-time information can be shared using GS1 EPC Information Services (EPCIS).