2013: GS1 40 Year Anniversary

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Over the past forty years, we have seen remarkable innovations take root through the hard effort of industry collaboration.


With new technologies, new applications, and new industries, the impact of GS1 Standards is ever-evolving, driven by ongoing engagement with industry leaders working together to create better ways of doing business. 

From the first barcode, to the establishment of the Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN), to the development of EPC global and RFID technology—we have done it all together. It’s inspiring to look back over the past forty years, and particularly the last ten years, and see how far we’ve come.

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