Re-use the GTIN, GDSN, and 128 Changes Made for Walmart and Others
Margins are thin and competition is fierce in the food service industry. Consumer demands for transparency and product information are stronger. Cutting waste by enhancing efficiencies and improving food safety is top of mind for those in the industry.
The food service supply chain now requires use of the GS1-US standards to meet the goals of improved product information, efficiency, and food safety. The GTIN/GDSN Sunrise window has been opened for 2015 to have all products sold through the food service utilizing GTINs and GS1 bar codes as well as the GDSN for accurate and real time product attributes. for those whose food service customers were not yet ready or in flux.
Changing the inbound Order and outbound Shipment Notice and Invoice from UPC to GTIN numbers is straight forward. Our Data Communication Solutions’ (DCS) EDI Specialists have the background and expertise to assist you in making these changes quickly and efficiently.
The second good news is that you can move from time wasting portals to automated EDI. DCS adapts your existing EDI system or network; we do not sell networks or systems. Our DCS PROMPT™ break fix service requires no monthly minimum. Contact us today for a free assessment on getting started in enhancing your efficiencies!
Note: GS1-US was formerly the Uniform Code Council, the home of the UPC code and other standards. The Global Trade Identification Number (GTIN) replaced the UPC number. It has 14 digits. GDSN stands for Global Data Synchronization Network