GS1 Singapore eConnect June & July 2020

GS1 eConnect

June & July 2020

Featured Article

GS1 weCATALOG:

Bringing You an Enhanced Experience

Over the last 7 years, thousands of our members have been using National Electronic Product Catalogue (NEPC), which is now called weCATALOG to create barcodes, store and share product information. This one-stop online platform allows retailers, marketplaces and other users to collaborate, source for and verify their products.

As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance our services and members’ experience for weCATALOG, we incorporated feedback from industry and have developed the following enhancements:

Up to 200 Barcodes

Per batch upload

(Previous version: 50 barcodes only)

Upsized to 100MB

File size per batch upload

(Previous version: 15MB only)

4X faster upload time

< 90secs per batch

(Previous version: Up to 2 mins)

Members' Testimony

“At the past, I was having concerns over the safety of my product data which was stored locally in an excel file. I need to ensure my product data is accurate before submitting to relevant authorities. With GS1 weCATALOG, it does not only simplify the process of creating a barcode in less than 1 minute but it helps me to avoid mistakes such as duplication of product data. Moreover, the product management provides user-friendly interface for me to navigate and locate a specific barcode. Overall, GS1 weCATALOG is an excellent database that does exactly what we need”

– David Garcia, Vice-President of Lotus International Pte Ltd

“I would highly recommend all companies in Singapore to utilise GS1 weCATALOG as it has given us the privilege to further expose our products into the market and connect with other companies through business matching.”
- Arlyn Fontanilla, Sales and Marketing Executive of Newstart Health Food Pte Ltd

GS1 weCATALOG Lucky Draw Season 2

July - September 2020

Thanks to our Members, our first Lucky Draw season was a great success with overwhelming response! So we thought, good things should not come to an end! Simply log into weCATALOG and start uploading your product information. Didn't win in Season 1? Don't worry! Continue to upload your product information and get your chance to win in Season 2!

Click here to read more about the Lucky Draw

To facilitate trading collaborations, all GS1 Singapore members are required to create and upload your product information onto weCATALOG. Incomplete and inaccurate product information can affect consumers’ trust and your brand image. This may result in a loss of potential business opportunities and inefficient product recalls. Enhance your trading experience and your customers’ journey with weCATALOG today!

If you need help to upload your products, email us at contact@gs1.org.sg or call us at 6826 3077.

Login to start experiencing weCATALOG

Businesses around the world are quickly transforming the way they do business. Get some insights on some challenges industries are facing and how GS1 Standards can help from 3 videos below.

Video #1: GS1's key role in global supply chains

In a crisis, precision really matters, and industry is relying on accurate product identification to quickly switch gears and keep store shelves full. GS1 standards are providing clarity and accuracy during a particularly disruptive business cycle. Watch now

Video #2: GS1 helping industries emerge stronger

Local GS1 Member Organisations are helping companies of all sizes to leverage the power of GS1 standards. Getting product identity right from the beginning is a powerful way for small and micro businesses to take part in the significant shift toward online shopping. Watch now

Video #3: GS1 enabling industry collaboration

Industries have become more creative—forming new cross-sector partnerships, finding new distribution models and even producing new products in new categories. GS1 is industry’s “guide star”, responding quickly and helping companies discover new ways of working together. Watch now

GS1 Singapore is helping industries respond to the COVID-19 crisis

Business Growth in the midst of Adversity

The global pandemic has certainly brought about challenges and obstacles for businesses worldwide. By now, businesses would have realised the importance of diversifying into online avenues for growth even after the crisis passes.

But how can SMEs seize this opportunity to adapt and enter the e-commerce playing field efficiently?

GS1 E-Commerce Booster Package

GS1 Singapore works together with our multi-channel e-commerce aggregator partners, to help local SMEs get started on their e-commerce journey from creating digital content to day-to-day management of online business. The E-Commerce Booster program is funded* by Enterprise Singapore and is designed to help local SMEs gain rapid entry into local and overseas e-marketplaces.

Key Features and Benefits

Account setup & product listing

Set up multiple accounts in local and overseas marketplaces, as well as manage and optimise product listings.

Marketing campaign planning and execution

Marketing campaign planning and execution on marketplace platforms to drive sales.

Centralised order fulfilment

Manage and track all your sales order on one central dashboard.

Dedicated Account Manager Support

Dedicated account manager will also be assigned to provide support and drive sales performance.

*For a limited period only. Contact us at 6826 3135 or email us at contact@gs1.org.sg to find out more.

Upcoming Insightful Webinars

9 July 2020

GS1 Singapore Members' Briefing Session

The session will cover key benefits in adopting GS1 Standards and a hands-on session on weCATALOG, a one-stop online platform for GS1 Singapore members to create barcodes and manage product information.

Why attend: To familiarise yourself the GS1 Singapore systems and weCATALOG

Who should attend: GS1 SME100 and Full Members

Click here to register

16 July 2020

Inventory Visibilty: Managing through the crisis today & Establishing foundations for tomorrow

COVID-19 poses unparalleled challenges to supply chains. The escalating situation puts significant pressure on fulfilment and inventory stakeholders that have limited views of their inventory and are trying to meet customer needs.

Join our thought leaders to explore the many entry points for establishing
good inventory visibility; what are the key innovations in this space and how
you can use this knowledge to help navigate your business through these
uncertain times.

Click here to register

There’s never been a more important time for Asia’s retail logistics leaders to come together as we navigate through today’s challenging situation and the significant growth e-commerce players across Asia are experiencing at the same time. We just can’t do that in person right now. So we are bringing HOME DELIVERY ASIA 2020 to you virtually.

Over two days, HOME DELIVERY ASIA 2020 will bring you insights from more than 100 opinion leaders from the biggest retailers, e-commerce platforms, online sellers, FMCGs, CPGs and government agencies across a series of live presentations, live panel debates and live digital roundtables. We’re creating more networking opportunities than ever before, and you don’t even have to leave home.

You’ll enjoy access to:

A showcase of the world’s best logistics solutions, technology providers and start-ups
120+ retail logistics experts sharing their insights across 8 stages
1,000+ attendees from retailers, logistics providers, technology integrators and solution providers

Join in live from wherever you are or watch the sessions on-demand. Register now.

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GS1 Singapore Solution Partner Zone

Let's welcome our new Solution Partner!

Pharmalutions Pte Ltd

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4 lessons for the pharma supply chain after COVID-19

(Article courtesy of Open Text)
The threat of coronavirus infection has prompted organisations to take swift action—employees are encouraged to stay put and work from home. But remote work opens up another threat, this time to your company’s cybersecurity. To avoid inadvertently becoming a gateway for hacks and cybercrime, companies need to build up their employees’ cybersecurity awareness and employ various access and identity management tactics to minimise any security breach due to remote working.
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Industry News

Coronavirus: Shopping may never be the same, says Marks & Spencer

Whilst some customer habits will return to normal, others have changed forever. The pandemic has driven several changes, including a shift to online, customers cooking more from scratch and buying more casual clothing. Learn More.

Facebook launches Shops to bring more businesses online during the pandemic

Facebook is making a major new push into e-commerce. The company today announced the launch of Shops, a way for businesses to set up free storefronts on Facebook and Instagram. The shops, which will be powered by third-party services, including Shopify, BigCommerce, and Woo, are designed to turn the social network into a top-tier shopping destination. Learn More.