The GS1 numbering system is essential for identifying products online and preventing conflicts caused by identical trade numbers. This global non-profit organization maintains a universal system, including barcodes to identify various products like clothing and groceries. Unique trade numbers are crucial for managing product inventories and ensuring accurate representation across organizational boundaries.

1. GS1 Numbering System
Required to Identify Products Online
2016

2. Develops &
maintains
supply
demand
chains
Includes a
numbering
system that
identify
products
online
Eliminates
conflicts in
products with
same trade
numbers
Neutral &
global non-
profit
organization

3. Barcode
Pattern of dark and
light areas
Identifies products
automatically
Clothing
Groceries
Etc.
Foundin:

4. Global Trade Item Number
establishes which
product
corresponds to
which product
across
organizational
boundaries
GTIN North AmericaGTIN
Rest of the WorldGTIN
Smaller ProductsGTIN

5. European Article Number
given to a standard
barcode image that
represents the
GTIN of most
products
EAN North AmericaEAN
Rest of the WorldEAN

6. Universal Product Code
Composed of 12
numbers, mainly
used for scanning
trade items at point
of sale
UPC
United States
New Zealand

7. Why is it important for products to have
unique trade numbers?
Products with the same number causes
data conflict and that is what the GS1
numbering system tries to resolve.
million of products are listed online
• makes sure your product numbers
are unique
• manage your product catalogue
and inventories