Overview

Key benefits of using GS1 eCom are as follows:

• Use of standards such as GS1 XML and GS1 EANCOM® provides a standardised and predictable structure of the electronic business messages, enabling business partners to communicate business data rapidly, efficiently and accurately, irrespective of their internal hardware or software types.
• Business partner do not have to align the format and structure of the messages - they can use the standard, readily-available format instead.
• GS1 eCom standards are based on globally recognised GS1 Identification Keys (GTIN, GLN, SSCC etc.) also used to physical identification of items, allowing a direct link between physical flow of goods and information related to them.
• GS1 eCom standards are widely used globally and are a key component of just-in-time manufacturing and quick response customer-supplier links.