As QR Codes will help retailers automate processes and become more efficient, do you anticipate jobs redundancies in the retail sector?

"Our role at GS1 is to develop standards that benefit businesses, regulators, consumers, and patients. It’s up to businesses to determine how they leverage this technology."

• What we see are retailers using next generation barcodes to ensure that more comprehensive, reliable and timely data is in place for staff to make informed and faster decisions.
• There are increasing opportunities for retail associates and employees to develop new competencies and capabilities that could benefit these companies, like investing in programmes around food waste and sustainable retail practices.
• The additional opportunities afforded to retailers to grow their businesses may actually result in the CREATION of new jobs.