Effective communication is the key to business success. The use of a common "language" and communication tools for trade transactions allow companies to collect and transmit information efficiently.

The GS1 System fulfils this need for a common trading language. The GS1 System is a global system that provides for the identification and communication of goods, services and location based on internationally accepted and business led standards. The system provides a means by which a common language is used to accurately and speedily communicate trading information across the supply chain to any industry in any part of the world.