This year’s GS1 Standards Week 2024, which will take place from April 23 to 26, 2024 Philippine time, will feature a global discussion on the newest barcode technology and the push for the switch from the traditional linear barcode to the 2D QR code. GS1 Philippines, the leading organization on local barcode standards, is set to join industry experts and stakeholders in supply chain and digital transformation.
Over 5,000 member organizations from GS1 Philippines and several of GS1’s global partners will be present at this three-day virtual conference. A number of industries, including retail, marketplaces, consumer packaged goods, fresh foods, healthcare, and transport and logistics, will be covered in a series of educational seminars that will highlight the most recent advancements in barcode technology.
A key highlight at the GS1 Standards Week 2024 will be the opening plenary session focused on the global push for the adoption of the 2D barcode, most popularly known as the “QR code.” The next generation of barcodes will leverage web technologies and the current barcode system to store extensive product information in just one scan, promising limitless possibilities set to further improve operational efficiency in the supply chain industries and benefit brand owners, retailers, and consumers.
By 2027, GS1 Philippines aims to have prepared all sectors nationwide for a complete transition to 2D barcodes, anticipating that all global retail POS scanners will be equipped to read and process these advanced codes, supported by widespread adoption among brand owners.
“GS1 Standards Week 2024 marks a transformative milestone in our mission to drive the global supply chain industry forward. Amid rapid technological advancements, we are spearheading a new era of digital integration where enhanced barcode connectivity significantly boosts efficiency and sustainability worldwide. Join us as we chart the course for tomorrow’s industry standards, celebrating groundbreaking innovations that are reshaping how the world does business,” said Roberto “Bobby” Claudio, President of GS1 Philippines and the Philippine Retailers Association (PRA).
In addition, GS1’s Global Standards Management Process (GSMP) working group sessions will be held throughout the event. These sessions aim to bring together global thought leaders from diverse sectors. These talks will explore innovative, industry-wide standards, policies, and solutions, giving participants insightful knowledge.
Featuring a distinguished roster of GS1’s top specialists along with other prominent industry personalities, the occasion is expected to cultivate a cooperative atmosphere with the goal of transforming retail supply chains using globally acknowledged barcode technology.
GS1 Philippines currently has 5,000 member organizations, but by the end of 2024, it hopes to have 30,000 firms nationwide.
Visit the event’s official website to register and find out more about GS1 Standards Week 2024.
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