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INTRODUCTION
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GS1 Singapore Council (GS1 Singapore) is a non-profit council established in 1987 to implement and administer an international article numbering system (EANUCC System) in Singapore. GS1 Singapore also undertakes to provide the standards for EPCglobal RFID System and Electronic Commerce using GS1 XML Standard which is an efficient business tool for the automatic transmission of commercial data from one computer system to another directly.
The EAN/UCC System currently known as GS1 system is managed by GS1 (merger of EAN International and the Uniform Code Council in 2005), Inc. It is a fully international system administered and promoted by a global network of Member Organisations representing 108 countries and all economic regions including America/Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Africa. GS1 Singapore joined as a member of the then EAN International in 1987. EAN International changes its name to GS1 in 2005 with the merger of EAN International and the Uniform Code Council of USA.
GS1 is a voluntary standards organisation which develops, establishes and promotes global, open standards for identification and communication for the benefit of the users involved and the ultimate consumers.
GS1 has a decentralised structure with a membership of Member Organisations (MOs) that manage the GS1 system in a country or economic region. GS1's head office manages the interests of its MOs and is responsible for coordinating and facilitating activities that deal with the development, management and promotion of the GS1 system amongst the MOs.
GS1 is the most widely used supply chain standards systems in the world. GS1 is a fully integrated global organisation and has over a million companies doing business across 150 countries. GS1 operates in multiple sectors and industries. Over 20 represented sectors ranging from Fast moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) to healthcare, transport, defence, aerospace etc...
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MISSION
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The mission of GS1 Singapore is to take a leading role in Singapore in establishing a global multi-industry system of identification and communication for products and services based on international accepted and business led standards.
The use of the EAN UCC system for the identification of goods, services and locations, barcoding and business communications using electronic data interchange is providing the foundation for improved supply chain management and other business processes to reduce costs and add value for both goods and services.
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OBJECTIVE
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The objective is to improve the efficiency of integrated logistics while contributing added value to partners involved as well as to consumers.
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SERVICES
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- Allocation of GS1 Singapore Registration User's Company Prefix to generate bar codes for products and services
- Allocation of Global Location Number for party identification to conduct ecommerce with supermarket buyers
- Providing GS1 Global User Manual for GS1 Bar Coding Systems
- Setting guidelines for retailers using scanning at point-of-sales computerised check-out system
- Technical assistance to printers, bar code label designers, retailers, supermarkets and departmental store operators
- Free consultancy to industries implementing the GS1 Systems
- Bar code Verification Services
- Product Imaging
- Listing of products in National Electronic Product Catalogue: NEPC (on-line catalogue)
- GS1 Singapore Newsletter
- EPCglobal Singapore/RFID Newsletter
- Special discount rate attend RFID Conferences organised by GS1 Singapore at 55% discount
- Provision of 1st level support to GS1 Singapore Registered Users for GS1 System via telephone and /or online
- Provision of GS1 System Training Programme via eLearn and/or Classroom
- Active support of global initiatives as per commitments made in the GS1 Operating Plan
- Ability to increase the adoption of the GS1 System through effective marketing, communication and PR
- Understanding and representation of the needs of local members in the development of global GS1 standards, solutions and services
- Development of local services that support the needs of local members
- Ability to comply with local company law and tax regulations
- Ability to comply with GS1 Statutes & Code of Practice
- Registration of relevant data in GEPIR
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ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE
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a. GS1 Singapore Governing Council
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b. GS1 Singapore Secretariat
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MEMBERSHIP FEES
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- Annual Subscription Fees : S$750.00 + 7% GST
- 1st Year Entrance Fees : S$750.00 + 7% GST (only one time payment)
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REPORTING PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
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The product dimensions data is recorded in NEPC - the Online Industry Catalogue operated by GS1 Singapore.
The product dimensions information is reported in an attachment to the Symbol Verification Reports issued by the GS1 Singapore Barcode Verification Service.
Members of GS1 Singapore can source their product dimensions data by accessing NEPC. By using the NEPC online catalogue, they can also search for details of any registered publicly available products. Product dimensions data is included where available.
If you have any queries regarding the product dimensions service, or require more information about NEPC, please contact GS1 Singapore.
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PRODUCT IMAGING SERVICE
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GS1 Singapore provides a Product Imaging Service to all members. This service gives companies the facility to have images of all their retail products at a very minimal price.
Image specifications have been designed with industry assistance for the purpose of space management and on-line product presentations. However, images can be used for other purposes as required.
Imaging can be requested at any time by sending a complete sample of each item to GS1 Singapore with a note expressing that images are required.
Product images will be captured digitally. Different orientations are provided for each product according to the specifications. Images captures will then be uploaded into the NEPC.
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File Type
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: JPEG Compressed
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Colours
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: 24-Bit (16.7 million)
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Resolution
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: 96 Pixels per inch
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Capture Size
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: 324 pixels height or width, whichever is the greater dimension
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Background
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: White
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Style
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: Cropped, face-on
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Orientations
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: As defined by industry per product type
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