eConnect February 2020 & March 2020

GS1 eConnect

(February & March 2020)

Featured Article

GS1 weCATALOG - One stop platform to create, store, share, source and verify product information

Here is how weCATALOG can help your business

Create new Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) and upload product information under 5 minutes.

Your product information will be stored in weCATALOG where you have 24/7 access and secured use of the platform

Your product information is now readily available to be shared by accepting request from other users of weCATALOG

Unlimited access to a pool of product information to explore business matching opportunities with other users (suppliers, brand owners, service providers, etc.)

With GTINs and product information captured in weCATALOG, your collaboration with trading partners such as retailers and marketplaces, is further strengthen through trusted product information sharing on weCATALOG.

How to Create GS1 Barcodes using weCATALOG under 5 minutes. Click to watch!

Click to watch a short testimonial video from our member

To facilitate trading collaborations, all GS1 Singapore members are required to create and upload your product information by 28 February 2020. Enhance your trading experience and your customers' journey with weCATALOG today!

Need help to get started? Email us at contact@gs1.org.sg or call us at 6826 3077

Risk of incomplete and inaccurate product information

Affects consumer’s trust and brand image
Potentially losing business opportunities
Inefficient product recalls

Login to start experiencing weCATALOG

Featured GS1 Standard

Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC)

SSCC (Serial Shipping Container Code) provides a unique number for logistic units. The SSCC enables manufacturers, suppliers, carriers and buyers to track a logistic unit from production to end customer. This can be used to track and trace goods for warehouse management, efficient handling in transport and overall enhancing supply chain visibility.

Click here to watch how SSCC can identify logistic units including pallets, cases or cartons through the supply chain.

To learn more on how to create SSCC, reach us at contact@gs1.org.sg or call 6826 3077

Source of video: "How do I identify and barcode a pallet with an SSCC and GS1 128 Barcode symbol". YouTube video posted by GS1 Ireland on 6 June 2017.

GS1 Singapore Services

GS1 weCONNECT

Key features:

Easier management of product listings with different e-marketplaces
Inventory visibility synchronisation across the various e-marketplaces
Single platform to manage orders and sales from different e-marketplaces

GS1 Singapore Member Referral Program

Refer a new member to GS1 Singapore and be rewarded with S$100 worth of grocery/dining voucher for each successful referral. Every subsequent 3 referrals will get you an additional S$100 voucher! Read more..

GS1 Barcode Verification Service

Barcode scanning failures can cause disruptions such as re-printing of packaging labels, even causing congestion at point of sales, translating into unnecessary costs and time consumed. At GS1 Singapore, we can help prevent this by verifying and ensuring your barcodes have the right qualities. Read more..

Upcoming GS1 Singapore Events

25 March 2020

GS1 Barcode Workshop for Healthcare

What is this workshop about:
This workshop will cover the fundamentals of GS1 Barcode and GS1 DataMatrix for the healthcare sector including pharmaceuticals and medical devices.

Why attend: To understand basics of the GS1 Barcode Number and learn how to allocate it correctly.

Who should attend: Pharmaceutical & Medical Device manufacturers, distributors, healthcare regulators and professionals in Healthcare Supply Chain

Click here to register

26 March 2020

GS1 Singapore Members' Briefing Session

What is this session about:
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 Singapore Full and SME100 members

Click here to register

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GS1 Singapore Solution Partner Zone

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Avery Dennison Singapore Pte Ltd

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Solution Feature

Coronavirus Risk Management

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A Warm Welcome to our

New GS1 Singapore Members

DRINK MI PTE LTD	G HERBAL PTE. LTD.
JIALER INTERNATIONAL TRADE CO. PTE. LTD	JEWEL COFFEE ROASTERS PTE LTD
VIVO SURGICAL PRIVATE LIMITED	SWEET FANTASY PTE LTD
LOTUS INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD.	AMBIENT SINGAPORE LLP
FATU TECHNOLOGY PTE. LTD.	GRAND BRIDGE TRADING PTE LTD
MCU TRADING PTE LTD	RE:TERRA PTE LTD
SONG FA TRADING PTE. LTD.	URG PTE LTD
MELATI DRINKS PTE LTD	MAIYA LLP