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ISSUE NO. 13 // AUTUMN 2007Now circulated to over 25,000 people

Reece Plumbing Centres adopt the GS1 Systeme-Data transfer could save meat industry millionsAutomotive Industry revs up for GS1net™ rollout

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We are interested in your feedback. The newsletter’s primary role is to keep GS1 Australia members informed and updated on the latest developments in supply chain management and eCommerce. If you have any ideas, comments, points-of-view or criticisms, please forward to gs1aust@gs1au.org

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03. Joint CEO/Chairmans Message

04. Reece Plumbing Centres adopt the GS1 System

06. GS1 Australia - Speaking the global language of business

07. GS1 System fundamentals face-to-face training around Australia

GS1 Australia Annual Renewal

08. Automotive industry revs up for GS1net™ rollout

09. National Demonstrator Project ramps up for next phase

10. e-Data transfer could save meat industry millions

12. Meat industry review looks at eliminating port-marking to the US

Ingram Micro launches new web site

13. Fruit & Veg Identification Solution extended

14. HUG Australasia working for patient safety

15. Smart Trace – Be the First to Know

16. ALLIANCE PARTNER EDITORIAL

Health industry manufacturer strengthens business in anticipation of customer demand

17. Pencil and paper could be your greatest liability: Study finds food & beverage Firms at Risk

18. Quality Systems & Bar Code Verification FAQ’s

EPC/RFID Australian Advisory Group: UPDATE

19. Applie-com piloting GS1™ net as industry solution

20. ALLIANCE PARTNER EDITORIAL

Bar coding made easy on flexible-film packaging

ALLIANCE PARTNER EDITORIAL

LogicaCMG launches RFID Innovation Warehouse

21. Queensland University of Technology signs MOU with GS1

22. Come and see us at CeBIT Australia 2007

SMART 2007

23. Spotlight on GS1 people: Sean Sloan

GS1 Event Diary

As the world spins a little faster, accuracy counts

JoINT ChAIrmAN/Ceo Message.

CEO, GS1 Australia, Maria Palazzolo

In the past year, more than 10,000 global, regional and local retailers and suppliers have focused their efforts on improving the quality of master data to boost supply chain efficiency and deliver good financial returns.

The accelerated take-up of data accuracy within business roadmaps stole the spotlight at the GS1 Advisory Council when 35 GS1 leaders from around the world met at GS1 Australia’s melbourne head office in January to discuss GS1 business plans and projects scheduled for the next 3 years.

The agenda topic and event location coincided perfectly, as Australians have had the answer for years - data synchronisation using eANnet®. GS1 Australia members like Coles, metcash, Woolworths and our health industry are leading the rest of the world in data integrity and are used as models of best practice internationally. The Advisory Council meeting simply reinforced how hungry other countries are to learn more from the Australian experience including work already done to prepare eANnet users for alignment with Global Data Synchronisation Network (GDSN) and GS1net Australasia™.

Today, there are more than �0 data pools representing countries such as russia, Canada, Argentina, France, united Kingdom, hong Kong, malta, and the united States all working passionately towards improving data quality amongst GS1 System users to achieve global data synchronisation.

This growing network of data pools, like the GS1net Australasian Data Pool, takes us closer towards seeing that vision of businesses around the globe accessing a common set of accurate and always current data. All without using a single sheet of paper!

To help you, our members, position yourselves to take advantage of GDSN we’re planning plenty of events, resources and training on data synchronisation and GS1net. Stay tuned!

Chairman, GS1 Australia, Russell Stucki

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Australia’s leading supplier of bathroom and plumbing products has adopted the GS1 System as the first step in a major overhaul of its supply chain. Reece Plumbing Centres is asking all suppliers globally to apply GS1 bar codes on products passing through point of sale.

For more than 80 years, Australia’s plumbers have turned to reece for their range of products and services. The reece business began in 1919 when harold Joseph reece commenced selling hardware products from the back of his truck.

Today, reece is a major public company with over 1,700 staff and thousands of products. reece has over �50 showrooms and trade outlets across Australia where retail customers can choose from a huge range of trade and bathroom products including Australian and international brands. most showroom stores also display a range of laundry and kitchen products.

As the plumbing industry has become more specialised, reece has expanded into the allied areas of industrial plumbing, irrigation, heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (hVAC) and civil projects. Specialty bathroom businesses such as reece onsite, reece Design and reece Access have been developed to also accommodate a wider customer market.

According to Phouthorn Inthavong, Supply Chain Analyst / Project manager at reece, the company has about 60,000 suppliers in its database, of which �,000 are active contacts.

“It is to those �,000 that we are initially appealing to adopt the GS1 System,” he said.

mr Inthavong said that reece was embarking on a number of supply chain initiatives with the company’s future growth in mind.

“underpinning our supply chain plans is the accuracy of the data we receive,” he said.

“As a very first step we need to have the correct information on parts we sell and this includes the technical and functional data as well as aesthetic information.

“From a logistics point of view, packaging has to be consistent and labelling is pivotal. We have to have consistent labelling that will give us all the information we need at point of sale.”

reece turned to GS1 Australia because it is an international body with established global systems and some of the company’s suppliers were already using the GS1 System.

As a corporate member, reece has worked with GS1 Australia to develop a plan for use of the GS1 System within reece and the company has had access to the GS1 Australia training facility, the Supply Chain Knowledge Centre (SCKC).

mr Inthavong said that with much of global manufacturing moving to China, reece now had a significant number of Chinese suppliers and it was important to use a system which had global application.

“We divide our suppliers into two categories, those who deal with our warehouse - these tend to be our overseas suppliers - and those who deal direct with our stores, mainly Australian suppliers”, he said.

“our aim is that by the end of the year we will have touched base with all the suppliers who deal with our warehouse and got them on board. of course, China is a key region and our suppliers there are part of this first phase of the project. We have a permanent member of our team in China and other members of the logistics team travel there regularly.”

GS1 China will assist reece in rolling out the GS1 System to Chinese suppliers.

“The first part of the process is to educate ourselves and we have had a number of sessions at the SCKC. Now we are training our staff in the GS1 System,” mr Inthavong said.

reece will hold seminars within the company to educate staff about the GS1 System. With the help of GS1 Australia, supplier documentation is currently being developed, including information about GS1 bar coding, logistics and requirements for trading with reece.

Reece Plumbing Centres adopt the GS1 System

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The next step will be to drip-feed the information to key suppliers, he said. “It is a slow process of trying to inject knowledge.” he added that reece and GS1 Australia would hold a key suppliers’ seminar in the near future.

mr Inthavong said some suppliers were very receptive to the GS1 System and were good business partners but that reece would have to actively encourage others to become involved in the project.

The company’s goal is ultimately to have all products in reece stores with GS1 System bar codes. Looking forward, reece will ensure that all bar codes supplied are in line with GS1 standards and that their businesses have the ability to scan GS1 bar codes throughout the supply chain, mr Inthavong said.

GS1 Australia, assisting members around the globe

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GS1 Advisory Council

GS1 Australia hosted the GS1 Advisory Council in January this year. CEO’s and other senior representatives from GS1 Member Organisations across Asia, North and South America and Europe gathered in Melbourne to discuss global GS1 strategies for the next three years.

The Advisory Council is an essential forum to share learnings and experiences. It also ensures that GS1, as a global not-for-profit entity, remains uniformly focused on providing the best possible solutions to users of the GS1 System – no matter where they, or their trading partners, may be.

Among the many topics covered during the two-day conference were business initiatives, including the Global Data Synchronisation Network and ePC adoption; and operational ‘best practice’ such as strategic partnerships with educational institutions and technology providers.

The collaboration between GS1 member organisation’s is ongoing and enables the voices of local businesses and industries to be heard around the world: it represents the strength and ongoing success of the GS1 System.

GS1 Australia - Speaking the global language of business

GS1 is a global organisation with representation in over 105 countries. GS1 Australia staff are also from many diverse backgrounds. This was never more apparent than in the support provided to Baxters Foods when they were confronting a bar code quality issue for an item in their soup range.

When the product was submitted to our bar code testing service, there was a problem with the GTIN that was obvious to the eye of experienced tester, Nevenka elvin, without even running it through the normal verification process. Nevenka immediately contacted Baxters to advise them that, if tested, the item would fail. She then offered them the opportunity to re-submit.

Baxters is an importer and local staff had no input into the generation of the GTIN or artwork for the bar code. To facilitate a speedy resolution, Nevenka’s supervisor, Peta Lipman, contacted Baxter’s office in Scotland to establish the correct GTIN details.

It was identified that the packaging itself was produced in the French speaking part of Canada, so team member marie-Anne Frederic, who originates from mauritius, was able to speak with the packaging supplier to advise them of the requirements.

Thanks to the assistance of the bi-lingual GS1 Australia Quality Systems team, the Baxters product was on the shelves for their customers in time for the product launch.

If you need assistance with applying a bar code to your product or other bar code technical assistance, please call GS1 Australia on 1300 366 033.

Every year GS1 travels to capital cities across Australia so that all GS1 members can access essential foundational training. Participants appreciate the ability to share experiences and discuss challenges in a face-to-face environment with GS1 experts and other members also using the GS1 System. This opportunity represents one of the best value for money learning experiences available.

Attendees learn how to:

• Increase the accuracy of ordering, tracking, shipping and shelf labelling processes by employing unique Global Trade Item Numbers (GTIN) and bar codes

• Improve ‘speed to market’ of products by complying with global standards

• Consistently meet customer requirements on applying GTIN and bar codes

Training sessions run throughout the day, providing relevant and practical insights into how GS1 standards can help businesses succeed and prosper. The day covers:

• Key principles of the GS1 System

• how to identify your trade items using the GTIN

• Which GS1 bar code is the one for your products

• What are the technical bar coding requirements

• eCommerce – what is it and how to use it with your trading partners

• The latest developments

in various industries

Broken into two parts, the morning session focuses on explaining the GS1 System and providing some practical applications of GS1 standards. In the afternoon attendees can choose between three separate workshops depending on their requirements: creating GTINs; understanding logistics labels; and tips on achieving ‘best quality’ bar codes.

This training is essential to any business wishing to gain the full financial benefits of the GS1 System and provides immense value: it is complimentary to new members (within the first 1� months of joining), and only $99 for all other GS1 members.

GS1 Australia - Speaking the global language of business GS1 System fundamentals: face-to-face training around Australia

2007Tourdates

Adelaide: 31MayBrisbane: 22MayMelbourne: 29May,18SeptemberPerth: 12JuneSydney: 24May,20SeptemberTasmania: 26September

Cost:Complimentarytonewmembers(withinfirst12monthsoftheirmembership).$99.00forallotherGS1Australiamembers.

Formoreinformationortobook:PhonePatriciaSlatteryon0395503471.

GS1 Australia’s annual renewal invoices will be issued in early July �007. Payment of this invoice will automatically renew your GS1 Australia subscriber membership, allowing you to continue using your allocated range(s) of GS1 numbers and bar codes as well as enabling access to the entire GS1 System and other member services.

The fee schedule for FY �007/�008 is currently under review and will be posted on the GS1 Australia website no later than 31 may �007.

If you have any questions, contact GS1 Australia on 1300 366 033

GS1 Australian Annual Renewal

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Left: GS1 Australia Education & Training team

Australia’s Automotive Aftermarket sector is rolling out GS1net in 2007 as part of an industry-wide approach for the provision of item and price data.The highly-competitive Australian automotive aftermarket industry consists of manufacturers, importers, distributors, wholesalers, resellers and retailers of automotive parts, accessories, tools and equipment. A lack of automated, standard process for these businesses has resulted in duplication, errors and ultimately cost to the industry.

“With the GS1 System in place our industry could reduce the cost of doing business in the automotive aftermarket, reduce errors in ordering and fulfilment and increase accuracy and efficiency throughout the industry’s supply chain, “ said Stuart Charity, executive Director of the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA).

The AAAA represents the interests of over 950 industry members and has been a key driver of the adoption of global data standards. Given the competitive pressures within their sector, automotive aftermarket players need to ensure their supply chains are operating smoothly, efficiently and cost effectively.

During late �005, the automotive aftermarket sector embarked on a pilot of eANnet – GS1 Australia data synchronisation solution.

Working with the AAAA GS1 Australia facilitated the eANnet pilot for 1�months with participants such as Auto Concepts, Clutch Industries, Coventry Group, GuD holdings, NGK Spark Plug, repco and Super Cheap Auto.

The pilot included a detailed review of the data requirements in the sector and overall process and business rules for data synchronisation.

Some of the key suppliers participating in the pilot went through the process of cleansing and validating product data to the agreed requirements and populating this information onto eANnet.

retailers were involved in reviewing the output files and assessing the overall

process. The group met regularly to discuss issues as the pilot progressed and agreed on an industry-wide solution.

With the pilot now complete, the sector is ready to begin the industry wide rollout of its data synchronisation strategy as part of Auto eTrade (the industry’s eBusiness initiative).

Given eANnet’s upcoming migration to GS1net, the sector has agreed to rollout GS1net from the beginning. Information and education sessions are currently being planned for early in the second quarter of �007 in all capital cities around Australia.

“We look forward to working with GS1 Australia to encourage the uptake of this important initiative throughout the automotive aftermarket supply chain”, mr Charity said.

For more information about EANnet or the migration to GS1net, please contact GS1 Australia on 1300 366 033.

Automotive Industry revs up for GS1net™ rollout

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National Demonstrator Project ramps up for next phase

The second phase of a world-first trial to test radio frequency identification (RFID) technology in the supply chain has kicked off with GS1 Australia and Melbourne’s RMIT University as joint project managers.The success of the first phase of the ‘ePC Network™ Australian Demonstrator Project’ (NDP) - published in July �006 - has resulted in additional government funding and an extended project.

“The aim of the extended project is to develop a full business case and clearly show the roI for implementation of ePC/rFID for electronic proof of delivery by individual Australian businesses,” said John hearn, GS1 Australia’s General manager member and Industry Support.

Additional funding has been obtained from the Australian government through the Information Technology online (IToL) program of the Department of Communications, Information Technology, and the Arts (DCITA).

The NDP extension began in late November �006, and is designed to test the concept of electronic proof of delivery (ePoD) using electronic Product Code (ePC™) Gen � rFID standards and the ePC Network. Participants in this phase are Acco Australia, Capilano honey, CheP, Franklins, Linfox, masterfoods Snackfoods, Procter & Gamble, Westgate Logistics with project management and tehnical advice from rmIT university and GS1 Australia. Telstra will provide the ePC communications through their Adaptive Asset manager rFID solution and retriever Communications will provide a scanning application for handheld rFID readers, integrated to the Telstra system.

Dr John mo, Discipline head manufacturing and materials engineering, rmIT university said: “This phase will be useful to illustrate how ePC standards facilitate the interoperability of different pieces of technology, allowing businesses to choose different suppliers and thus reduce the cost of rFID.”

Dr mo said he believed it was important for rmIT to be part of this project to promote the ePC standards into the education environment “to train new engineers on these standards and about this technology so that they are properly prepared for future work in this area.”

In this extension, empty CheP pallet deliveries to manufacturers will be tagged with Gen � ePC rFID tags and pallets will be read out of the CheP warehouse and into recipients’ warehouses with supporting Telstra’s Adaptive Asset manager solution being automatically updated with pallet delivery confirmations. The aim is to show electronic proof of delivery and to illustrate how use of the global standards enables the concept to be transferable.

Consortium partners:

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Results of the NDP Extension will

be released in June this year at the

SMART Conference in Sydney.

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The development of an electronic data exchange system within Australia’s meat and livestock industry could lead to savings of at least $2.3 million per year – and that’s just a start. GS1 EANCOM messaging has been incorporated into this new system to provide a higher level of security when using global standards.The Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) requires a meat Transfer Certificate (mTC) to be completed every time export-eligible meat is transferred from one registered establishment to another. There are more than 100,000 of these paper forms completed every year as a hard copy must accompany the physical product.

A mTC is very labour-intensive to complete. The establishment first fills in the form and sends it with the shipment to the next establishment. The receiving establishment checks the meat against the mTC and completes the Attestation section and returns it to the original establishment which then files it with the original mTC.

According to rebecca underwood, manager of the meat and Livestock Australia (mLA) Supply Chain management program, there is a great need for a more efficient way to communicate meat transfer details due to the increasing requirements by customers and regulators for more detailed information about products.

“The cost of filling out all the mTC forms at the various stages of moving the product and then filing it for AQIS inspection is about $�0 per certificate”, ms underwood said.

“What we have done is used GS1 standards and industry knowledge to develop the electronic meat transfer cetificate (emTC) and then combined the two so that there is a single and efficient system communicating both commercial and regulatory information. It is estimated that when fully implemented, the cost could be reduced to less than $1 per certificate. That’s an annual saving of $�.3 million to the Australian red meat industry if there is widespread adoption of the emTC system.”

The emTC was developed to provide a non-proprietary system based on international standards for the creation, printing, and electronically sending and receiving of meat Transfer Certificates. It has been developed by the industry body meat and Livestock Australia (mLA) with the assistance of AQIS, GS1 Australia, industry participants and export customers. This new software solution is free of charge as it is non-proprietary and based on open standards.

The emTC system was developed over 18 months: First, the commercial requirements of small and large organisations were reviewed and this information was summarised and matched against the requirements of the paper mTC then the legal requirements for electronic documents, the commercial GS1 System for bar coding and the GS1 eANCom messaging were studied. Finally the emTC was developed to include GS1 eANCom Despatch Advice message and receipt message.

A set of industry software tools have been produced that operate as stand-alone tools to create, print and send emTCs.

For the emTC system to work correctly through the whole supply chain and logistic channels it requires each organisation that creates and uses emTC to have a registration with GS1 Australia. GS1 Australia is responsible for issuing globally unique company numbers used for logistics management. These GS1 company numbers are not meat based company numbers, they are issued for all trade and commerce usage.

According to mLA, the emTC system was developed to:

• Lower the cost and administration time required;

• Allow for the requirements of mTCs to be built into the various company inventory systems, so companies can run one system for their own inventory management and mTCs;

• Provide a higher level of security. An independent message is sent electronically and reconciled to the physical shipment.

• Allow the inclusion of the details of each and every carton/carcase, pallet and case that comprises a shipment.

• Provide a faster system and a higher level for ‘Track Forward’ and ‘Trace Back’.

• Assist in meeting export customer requirements for bio-security and source verification of product.

• Potentially assist in the process of moving from port marks to individual GS1 bar code serialisation of individual cartons, carcases, pallets and containers.

e-Data transfer could save meat industry millions

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The emTC can have as many market eligibility options as there are product groups. This allows for product segregation at a much higher level than previously possible.

The need for security is very important in meeting the requirements of both AQIS and export customer expectations. For this reason, the emTC system includes an electronic signature system that validates the authenticity of the message.

AQIS is currently approving a draft notice that applies to companies wishing to use the emTC system. mLA and AQIS are set to roll out the emTC nationally so that all meat processors, cold stores and other registered establishments can benefit. By mid-�007 the mLA aims to have the emTC procedure adopted by meat processors responsible for �5 per cent of processed volume.

For more information regarding eMTC please contact Rachel Kairuz at GS1 Australia on 1300 366 033.

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GS1 Alliance Partner, Ingram Micro celebrated the launch of a new information portal for Australian retailers through a specialised website, www.imrapt.com.au

Launched in February the imrapt.com.au website provides retailers and end users with information on FrID/AIDC/PoS products and systems as well as finding approved resellers who have specialised and tailored rFID/AIDC/PoS systems developed to meet their needs.

imrapt.com.au is the first website where retailers and end users can research a comprehensive offering of complete IT and information business solutions, as well as research information on a variety of issues facing businesses in Australia today.

These include: how to establish a business, how to select a broadband supplier, how to successfully implement a customer loyalty programme and how to learn about integrated eFTPoS facilities to name a few.

imrapt.com.au is a free information resource and offers special bundles and promotions which are available to retailers through Ingram micro’s approved list of resellers.

For more information contact Ingram Micro on 02 9381 6858.

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Australian meat is considered among the finest in the world and in the past few years there has been an increase in chilled meat shipped to the United States (US). However, the US requires port-marking on meat product, a costly and inefficient process.Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) is considering using GS1 bar coding as an alternate cost-effective solution to the problem.

rebecca underwood, manager of the meat and Livestock Australia (mLA) Supply Chain management program, said that port-marking or the lack of it continues to be the leading reason for the rejection of Australian meat in the uS.

Port marking is a manually applied stamp or stencil that is placed on the outside of all export cartons that are shipped into the uS from countries like Australia or New Zealand.

“Port marks do not form part of the normal supply chain tracing systems in Australia and there is significant cost in their application. Port marks can rub off or become illegible on the journey to the uS, causing increased cost to Australian companies,” she said.

In �003, trials involving mLA, AQIS, Australian export Beef plants and the uS Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) demonstrated potential ways of linking the export certification to the cartons covered by those certificates.

“These trials were conducted as part of the mLA Supply Chain program, utilising the standardised GS1 bar coding methodology and underlying electronic messaging system. This allowed the health certificate to be linked with the individual carton identification numbers. The trial demonstrated the commercial advantages of such a system and also the advantages to regulators of enhanced traceback information, security and improved systems of product recall,” ms underwood said.

She said the GS1 System offered efficiencies in the identification and control of product through the supply chain.

”Through standardised electronic messaging, which provides product security and traceability, there is more efficient management of the flow of product and regulatory information from order creation to product consumption,’ she added.

over the coming months, mLA will conduct a comprehensive review of uS-listed companies to determine their GS1 status, including whether they are existing members and whether their systems are compliant.

Areas to be reviewed include the method for product identification, the ability for the identified processors, wholesalers and cold storage facilities to use scanning and inventory systems for tracking product and the ability to use electronic messaging through the supply chain. AQIS will make a formal application to FSIS to enable the industry to move away from the port marking system.

Keep an eye out for the upcoming editions of the Supply Chain LINK for future updates.

Meat industry review looks at eliminating port marking to the US

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Ingram Micro launches new web site

Fruit & Veg Identification Solution extended

GTINsinbrief:

GTIN-13:a unique 13 digit number assigned by the supplier, manufacturer or brand owner to an item sold at point-of-sale.

GTIN-14: a unique 14 digit number assigned by the supplier, manufacturer or brand owner to the outer carton of a non-retail unit which can also be used to assist in the identification of the goods on a logistics unit. Allows trading partners to scan and automatically capture information such as what product has been supplied.

NationalGTIN:Identification at carton or crate level in addition to a GS1 logistics label to allow supermarkets to scan loose fruit and vegetables on receipt to Distribution Centre. The National GTIN does not identify the supplier, manufacturer or brand owner of an item as it is maintained by GS1 Australia.

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The fresh produce solution using GS1 assigned Global Trade Item Numbers (GTINs) has been extended for a further two years, with the next review set for 2009. This means fresh produce growers and vendors selling loose fruit and vegetables to national supermarkets don’t need to start assigning their own GTINs as yet and can continue with the current system.

unlike supplier assigned GTINs, GS1 Australia manages assignment of GTINs for loose fruit and vegetables on behalf of the industry. These numbers identify cases and crates of loose fresh produce and are an interim solution, smoothing the way for full GS1

System adoption and meeting demands for automating order picking and scan receipt of pallets at distribution centres.

The Identification Solution for non-retail trade items as created by GS1 Australia, in �005, in response to the announcement that various supermarkets would start scanning fresh produce on receipt at the pallet level at distribution centres across Australia. Prior to its creation, the majority of supermarket fresh produce suppliers did not number non-retail produce trade items.

The intent was that growers and vendors would begin assigning their own GTINs from �007, once retailers had updated their internal systems to accommodate the new data. however, in october �006, the Australian Produce Identification Committee (Aus-PIC) requested an extension, as many retailers had not yet been able to update their internal systems to accommodate the new data.

More information for the Fresh Produce industry, including frequently asked questions about GTINs, is on the Member & Industry Support page of the GS1 website: www.gs1au.org/services/member_industry_support/ or contact Rachel Kairuz at GS1 Australia on 1300 366 033.

ParticipantsofAus-PICinclude:

Apple & Pear Australia, Ausveg, Avocados Australia, Coles, Horticulture Australia Ltd (HAL), Metcash, Montague, Panda Ranch, Woolworths, Australia United Fresh Fruit & Vegetables Association and Perfection Fresh

HUG Australasia working for patient safety

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As reported in the last edi-tion of the Supply Chain LINK newsletter (Summer 2006/2007), there has been some great progress for the healthcare industry.GS1 is widely recognised as the leading standards organisation in global healthcare and, in �005, companies from all areas of the healthcare supply chain joined with GS1 to form the global GS1 healthcare user Group (GS1 huG™). Its aim is to lead the healthcare industry to the effective use and devel-opment of global standards focusing on automatic identification to improve patient safety.

Last year, an Australian group was formed called the GS1 healthcare user Group Australasia (huG). This group will provide Australian and New Zealand input into the work of the global user group and work on Australian and New Zealand-specific healthcare issues.

more than 30 hospitals, healthcare authori-ties, and medical products and pharmaceu-tical manufacturers, and distributors from Australia and New Zealand are participating. These include:

3m Australia Pty Ltd Abbott AustralasiaB Braun Australia Pty Ltd Baxter healthcareBD (Becton, Dickinson and Company)Biomet AustraliaBoehringer Ingelheim Pty LtdCentral hospital SuppliesClifford hallam healthcareCSL BioplasmaDade Behring ANZDepartment of health (South Australia)Douglas PharmaceuticalsDraeger medicalhealth Purchasing VictoriaKimberly-Clarkmedical Industry Association of Australiamedical Industry Association of NZNational Blood AuthorityNehTANSW healthPfizer Pty LtdQueensland healthramsay health

researched medicines IndustrySmiths medicalSouthern healthSt. Jude medical Australia Pty LtdStandards AustraliaTaranaki District health BoardTerumo CorporationThe Alfred hospitalWelch Allyn Australia Pty LtdWyeth Australia Pty Ltd

At a meeting in Sydney late last year, the group elected Ged halstead, Chief Informa-tion officer at Clifford hallam healthcare as chairperson. In addition, a charter of operations for the huG Australasia was agreed upon by all attendees. mr halstead said: “The huG Australasia has got off to an enthusiastic start. our region now has a voice and channel to influence the global health supply chain with our requirements and local input.”

“our initiatives, such as the National Product Catalogue, are influencing the huG’s work plan and I am looking forward to collabo-rating with local health industry leaders to create the Australasian huG work plan, by gathering like minded subject matter experts that can contribute to better supply chain outcomes in the health industry.”

The last meeting of the GS1 huG Australasia was held recently in melbourne on march 7 with the key outcomes of the meeting being to form work group in the areas of Data Synchronisation and Product Classification. At this meeting Barry Cruickshank from NSW health was elected as the group deputy chairperson.

The next huG Australasia meeting is planned to be held in Sydney on July �, �007.

For future updates visit www.gs1au.org/hug_australasia

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Smart-Trace®: Be the first to know

An Australian company has developed a wireless system to make the transportation of food and other perishable goods safer and GS1 bar codes have a pivotal part to play.The transport of perishable goods is on the rise globally, driven by consumer demand and new technology. To maintain product quality, products must be distributed within required temperature guidelines. Failures across the cold chain are most likely to occur during transit where there is greater variability in equipment, operation and other conditions.

In response, Australian company Ceebron partnered with meat and Livestock Australia (mLA) and motorola to develop Smart-Trace, a system that reports the temperature of refrigerated consignments using mobile phone technology.

Ian Jenson, manager, Food Safety at meat and Livestock Australia said “meat is a perishable commodity and quality is maintained in supply chains that control temperature properly. The Smart-Trace system allows the shipper of the product to know that the quality of his product is being preserved, and if there’s a problem will know which part of the supply chain is letting him down.”

Ceebron turned to GS1 Australia to learn about the allocation of Serial Shipping Container Codes (SSCC bar codes), which were used for the project. As a result, GS1 members can use the Smart-Trace solution on their refrigerated logistic units, (usually a pallet) using the GS1 SSCC bar codes as the link.

The system uses low-cost, disposable, wireless sensors at pallet level. It gives consignors continuous access to the identity, temperature, and location of their consignments via a web or mobile phone interface.

A disposable wireless tag is fixed to a selected carton on a pallet at the time of dispatch. The tag is linked to the load by

scanning the SSCC bar codes label attached to the pallet at the time of loading the truck or shipping container. each tag can store 1,000 data points with 0.5 degree celsius accuracy and they have enough power to record for eight days at 15-minute intervals or �0 days at 1�0-minute intervals.

Ceebron Ceo Don richardson indicated that Ceebron successfully completed a series of field trials of its Smart-Trace system development during �006 that were independently assessed by Food Science Australia.

“The GS1 Australia and mLA Steering Committee support during the Smart-Trace development, was most valuable, in all aspects of international traceability,” mr richardson said. “Australian market entry is planned for third quarter ‘07 for the system, “ he added.

For more information about Smart-Trace, please contact Rachel Kairuz at GS1 Australia on 1300 366 033.

Above: Smart-Trace Cold Chain Monitoring System

Med-Con Pty Ltd, a 100 per cent owned and operated Australian company, based in the rural city of Shepparton, Victoria, has selected GS1 Australia Strategic Alliance Partner Pronto Software to provide a Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution that will profitably impact Med-Con’s bottom line and strengthen their supply chain to continue exporting products competitively world wide.

The industry leaders in the field of disposable head wear, surgical face masks and shoe cover manufacturing equipment, med-Con expects customer demand to double over the next six months. med-Con’s success is largely attributed to their commitment to leading edge technologies within their manufacturing operation that enables them to differentiate through process sophistication.

With a desire to apply the same approach to their supply chain operations, med-Con operations manager, ray Stockwell attended the GS1 Australia Impetus Conference & expo in July �006 to evaluate GS1 System Accredited Solution Providers to help him increase customer collaboration through proven supply chain technology solutions.

“As a major supplier to the public health sector in Australia, it is critical to have a business system that can support improved information flows across our enterprise.”

“We met with Pronto Software at Impetus and were impressed with their technology platform, breadth of functionality and commitment to supply chain innovation.”

“Their strategic partnership with GS1 Australia was further proof that they ‘walked the talk’ so we opened a dialogue to see how they might help us”, he said.

Pronto Software was able to demonstrate flagship product suite, ProNTo-Xi as a comprehensive and feature rich software system that would support med-Con’s business and supply chain initiatives both now and into the future including:

• Product Data management

• Shop Floor Control

• manufacturing Processes

• Planning

• Quality Control

• Costing

According to Bonnie ryan, Pronto Software’s Supply Chain Product manager, med-Con is an excellent example of a local business using agility and technology to successfully compete with the best in the world.

For more information contact Pronto Software on 03 9887 7770.

Health industry manufacturer strengthens business in anticipation of customer demand

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Pencil and paper could be your greatest liability:Study finds food and beverage firms at risk

If you still use paper-based methods for sales, production and purchasing planning now is the time to gain greater profits and improve customer service levels by implementing planning technology to manage your supply chain.A recent global survey report conducted on behalf of Lawson Software, a GS1 Australia Strategic Alliance Partner, suggests that many food and beverage (F&B) companies routinely cope with excess inventory in the supply chain and empty store shelves, largely due to the continued use of spreadsheets or paper-based methods for sales, production and purchasing planning. This can, in turn, lead to lower sales and impact bottom-line performance for both the retailer and the food and beverage manufacturer.

According to the study which examined and compared the working practices and processes of �00 F&B suppliers within europe, Asia and Australia/New Zealand, european companies take the lead in using planning software for sales forecasting and planning, at 58 per cent, compared to just 36 per cent in Australia/New Zealand and 13 per cent in Asia.

Lawson maintains that continued use of manual methods leads to:

• Widely publicised data errors, particularly in relation to seasonal peaks of supply and demand

• Increased risks of producing flawed forecasts based on faulty data, which can adversely affect customer satisfaction, as over- and/or under-production leads to stockouts on certain items excess inventory of others.

“The F&B industry has small margins and is very dynamic,” said olin Thompson, Vice President of Industry Strategy for Lawson. “As such, accurate supply chain information is absolutely key, not just for planning, but also for operational efficiency.”

many food and beverage businesses still have a great opportunity to take advantage of the modern technologies available that can help them increase their level of customer service, create new operational efficiencies, reduce risk, and increase profitability. It’s still a vastly untapped area of supply chain management”, she said.

Lawson maintains that by relying on paper and spreadsheets for needs such as planning and forecasting, F&B organisations are leaving themselves open to being cut out of an increasingly competitive global market, and ultimately, serious failure. retailers are putting increasing pressure on suppliers to either improve their supply chain processes or lose contracts.

Copies of the full survey report are available from: www.lawson.com/survey2006

For further information on Lawson contact the Marketing Department at Lawson Australia/New Zealand on 02 8437 5600.

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Q: When will I get my report?

A: Time taken to generate a report varies depending on current workload; generally it is between � – 7 working days

Q: Why is my report scrambled?

A: If your report is scrambled it is due to the PDF format we use, GS1 Australia’s outbound email attachments are encoded in uueNCoDe format and the following should be checked:

a) Your company e-mail server support for uueNCoDe should be enabled for incoming email.

b) The email client application, (eg. mS-outlook, Lotus Notes, etc) should be configured to recognise email in uueNCoDe format.

For further assistance have your IT staff investigate or ask them to contact GS1 Australia IT Department on 1300 366 033.

Q: Do you print bar codes?

A: No we do not print bar codes; we also do not provide equipment to print bar codes or supply digital files.

This is done by specialist printing and equipment suppliers.

Although we do not recommend or endorse any particular company we have available from our website a list of GS1 accredited printers and suppliers who should be able to help you with this requirement.

Accredited printers www.gs1au.org/services/accreditation/accredited_companies.asp

equipment and Solution providers www.gs1au.org/partners/solution/_solutions.asp

Q: Why did my report fail?

A: The bar code could have failed for any number of reasons, the most common being the height of the bar code was insufficient or the Quiet Zone (solid, light area to the left and right of the bar code) is insufficient.

Page � of the report gives a detailed overview of why your bar code failed. It will give you a detailed explanation of the parameter (s) that failed and make recommendations as to how to rectify the problem.

Q: When do I need to change a Global Trade Item Number (GTIN)

A: A seperate unique GTIN is required whenever any of the pre-defined characteristics of an item are different in any way that is relevant to the trading process. The guiding principle is if the customer is expected to distinguish a new trade item from an old trade item and purchase accordingly, a new GTIN should be assigned.

It is strongly recommended that someone within your company be assigned to manage the allocation of GTINs and keep accurate and updated records of the numbers created to avoid duplication.

For a comprehensive guide on GTIN allocation, please download the ‘GTIN Allocation Made Even Easier’ booklet at www.gs1au.org/media

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EPC/RFID Australian Advisory Group: UPDATE

The first official meeting of the EPC/RFID Australian Advisory Group was held at GS1 Australia’s Melbourne office on the 21st February. Meetings spread out over the day provided time for the Advisory Group of End Users and the Technical Group to discuss specific issues separately.

The event had wide representation from Australian Industry including Woolworths, Coles Group, metcash, Nestle, P&G, Super Cheap Auto, Visy, Toll, CheP, Amcor, Telstra, Australian Customs, Food & Grocery Council, mIT and many others.

The primary focus for the day was to develop an ePC/rFID framework and business case for moving the technology forward in Australian industries. Progress made by global leaders in the adoption of ePC/rFID including the metro Group, and Walmart was discussed and will be leveraged

by the Advisory Group in developing a roadmap for local industry adoption.

It was also reported that the ePCglobal community had grown to more than 1,000 companies and that new industry development groups had been launched recently in the Packaging, Chemicals and media and entertainment sectors. Participants were encouraged to become actively involved in the many industry groups within the ePCglobal community through the Advisory Group.

Applie-com piloting GS1net™ as industry solution

The Australian Appliance Industry is piloting the soon to be released GS1net data synchronisation service through Appli-com. Applie-com stands for ‘Appliance Industry e-commerce’ and aims to identify and explore an industry-wide approach to B�B eCommerce.

Together, GS1 Australia and Applie-com developed a number of eANCom message Implementation Guidelines (mIGs) to allow the sector to bilaterally exchange data as the foundation for emessaging.

Although the standard has been developed, a lack of uniform implementation approaches led to difficulties and long implementation times for electronic data interchange (eDI).

Instead, the group has begun a pilot to assess the capability of GS1net to meet the industry’s data synchronisation requirements. Participants include retravision, The Good Guys, Bing Lee, electrolux, Fisher & Paykel, GS1 New Zealand and GS1 Australia.

Angela Averte, IT manager for retravision, said “retravision is excited about this pilot as it will facilitate a speedy implementation of electronic product and pricing information.

ultimately, the electrical industry will benefit by this as it will give the supplier a standard and efficient mechanism to deliver product and pricing information to all retailers in a secure and confidential way. This in turn will enable retailers to deliver an improved and efficient data synchronisation to all stores.

“retravision manually maintain this information and by deploying a common data standard it will simplify the implementation of electronic trading for suppliers and retailers. retravision is seeking to not only save on manual data entry but minimise claims for incorrect pricing and remove pricing rejections on B�B orders”, said Angela Averte.

The group is currently assessing the data requirements for both item and price attributes in preparation for a live pilot starting this year. Suppliers in the pilot have begun to collate and upload item and pricing details on a range of their products.

GS1 Australia is facilitating the group’s progress with face-to-face meetings and webinars and it is expected that the pilot will be completed by June �007.

Graham Day, Chairman of Applie-com believes data synchronisation, based on global standards will be invaluable for the industry. he said the decision by Applie-com to pilot GS1net showed a commitment by the industry to implement best practice eBusiness process, leverage Global Data Synchronisation Network (GDSN).

For more information about the Applie-com pilot, please contact Marcel Sieira at GS1 Australia on 1300 366 033.

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one of the highlights of the day included an update from participants of the National Demonstrator Project extension, the final report of which will be launched at SmArT �007 in June. The project aims to demonstrate the potential for ePC/rFID to provide e-proof of delivery and improve inventory management. The Advisory Group also plans to initiate further pilots and will approach Government to take a more active role in supporting the development and application of ePC/rFID in Australia.

The next meeting will be held in Sydney on monday 30 April.

For further details about speakers and presentations, please go to the website: www.gs1au.org/products/epcglobal/australian_activities/ or contact Richard Jones on 1300 366 033 to register your interest in participating in the Advisory Group.

Above: Some participants from the EPC/RFID Australian Advisory Group meeting.

Retailers are increasingly requiring products, such as fresh produce, to be pre-packaged. They also want the packaging to carry a bar code. It’s important to use technology that allows a clear, legible, code that can be easily read at the Distribution Centre (DC) and in store. A thermal transfer over-printer is one method of providing such a compliant solution — with the added benefit of being able to be used ‘on-demand’.

over-printers have wide printing capabilities, good print quality and flexibility.

Phil Biggs, National Sales & marketing manager of matthews Intelligent’, says, “This means a generic film can generally be used, which can then be over-printed with product specific information. So a manufacturer with many different Trade unit Numbers (TuNs) can use a single packaging film to package their complete range of products.

“This saves them time and money, by reducing the range of packaging that needs to be held in inventory. That naturally has many benefits, including reduced inventory holdings and increased production flexibility.”

The thermal transfer over-printers, which matthews Intelligent Identification has launched in Australia, are ideal for the snack food, confectionery and pharmaceutical sectors, plus many applications where flexible packaging is used.

“manufacturers should look for solutions that code efficiently, easily and with low ownership costs, that ideally can be networked with other equipment — either their existing or new plant,” said Phil.

For technical information or case studies of sites using the TT5 and the TT10 thermal transfer printers for bar coding, contact Matthews Intelligent Identification on 1800 333 074.

Bar coding made easy on flexible-film packaging

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LogicaCMG launches RFID Innovation Warehouse

LogicaCMG recently opened a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Innovation Warehouse to demonstrate the innovative application of RFID technology in real warehouse business scenarios and the resulting benefits. “We are thrilled with the leadership being shown by our Alliance Partner LogicaCmG,” said maria Palazzolo, Chief executive officer, GS1 Australia. “As administrators of the ePCglobal standards that support rFID technology, we see the launch of the LogicaCmG rFID Innovation Warehouse as complimenting our work

in this area; coinciding with a great need for more industry education about the realities of rFID adoption and how it will enable Australian businesses to remain competitive in global markets.”

Conveniently located in Lane Cove, Sydney the facility offers rFID scenarios such as:

• Automatic receipt consignment (including goods), on forklift. Automated consignment validation, receipting and putaway; including validation of cartons AND products within the consignment, all while on a pallet using the forklift.

• rFID enabled carton and consignment label production

• end to end location tracking. Tracking the exact location and/or journey of a consignment on a pallet while on a forklift

• Automated tracking and validation with third party suppliers

• Administration of tags on assets and writing an identifier onto the asset

Specifically designed to conduct feasibility assessments and conduct proof of concepts through to business case, the facility allows LogicaCmG’s client community to experiment and introduce their own assets, inventory and machinery while leveraging LogicaCmG’s extensive rFID experience.

For more information visit www.logicacmg.com/RFID or call Amir Shacham at LogicaCMG on 02 9927 3000.

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Queensland University of Technology signs MOU with GS1

While formal qualifications in logistics and supply chain management is relatively new in Australia, it is becoming more appreciated by students and employers alike; especially when students learn about current and emerging technologies and real-life scenarios. The recent memorandum of understanding (mou) signed between Queensland university of Technology (QuT) and GS1 Australia began a process of developing opportunities between the two organisations to benefit both students and users of the GS1 System. As one of Australia’s largest universities with around 1� per cent of their �0,000 students from overseas, QuT sees the global application of the GS1 System as perfectly suited to their needs.

“QuT is pleased to have entered into an mou with GS1 Australia; our international focus in our logistics programme is an appropriate fit with the role of GS1,” said michael Cox, Logistics Coordinator, School of AmPr, Faculty of Business. “It is the pre-eminent organisation for standards that underpin international purchasing, traceability and the increased importance of the role of logistics internationally today. “ he said.

The cooperation achieved through the mou gives QuT direct access to practical insights and real experiences; providing graduates with an extra edge when seeking employment and a confidence in understanding how GS1 standards work across industries and geographical borders.

“GS1 Australia travels to Queensland throughout the year as part of our education and training schedule for members,” said Steven Pereira, Chief Information officer for GS1 Australia. “These opportunitieswill be used to provide QuT students with access to the career enhancing GS1 Certificate as well as guest subject matter experts to lecture on key topics such as electronic Data Interchange (eDI), bar coding, IT integration, and the use of ePC/rFID in supply chain management.”

Already information about the GS1 System has been added to the QuT print-run of ‘The Australian handbook of export’. This tutorial and lecture reference summarises GS1’s contribution to effective inventory control and the successful tracking of goods between trading partners and will reach more than �50 students studying export management in �007 as part of the International Business course. Logistics and International Logistics management are other areas expected to benefit from this new partnership.

The GS1 Portable Supply Chain Knowledge Centre is another teaching resource available to QuT, especially given its distance from permanent facilities in Sydney and melbourne. The portable SCKC provides students with a memorable experience about the process of trading information and goods using GS1 standards across a global supply chain.

Above (left to right): Mr Simon Ridings, Lecturer, Director of International Business Programs, QUT. Professor Peter Little, Dean of Business, QUT. Mr Steven Pereira, Chief Operations Officer, GS1 Australia. Mr Michael Cox, Logistics Coordinator, School of AMPR, Faculty of Business, QUT

GS1Australiaiscommittedtothenextgenerationoflogisticsandsupplychainprofessionals,andcontinuestobuildpartnershipsineducationandtrainingwitheducationalinstitutionsaroundAustralia.MemorandumsofUnderstandingexistbetweenGS1AustraliaandChisholmInstitute,DeakinUniversity,QueenslandUniversityofTechnology,RMIT,SwinburneUniversityofTechnology,UniversityofWollongong,andVictoriaUniversity.

GS1 Australia is pleased to announce ongoing support for CeBIT Australia, following the success of the 2006 event which attracted over 30,000 people.

“We are delighted to be working once

more with hannover Fairs Australia and GS1

Alliance Partners to exhibit new products

and services aimed at assisting businesses

achieve supply chain efficiency using the

GS1 System,” said maria Palazzolo, Ceo of GS1

Australia. “our team of GS1 System experts

will be readily available at CeBIT to answer

your rFID and supply chain questions

with the support of world wide solution

providers Cedar Creek Company, Ingram

mico, insignia, Intermec, NCr, Sato and Paxar.

CeBIT �007 is sure not to disappoint with the introduction of new product specific subshows including IPTV, Satellite & Broadcast, Digital media, Navigation & Telematics, VoIP & IP Communications, Government & enterprise Solutions, and many more.

Mark the date in your calendar, and come visit the GS1 Australia at stand J70.

CeBIT Australia �007: 1 – 3 may, Sydney exhibition and Convention Centre, Darling harbourFor more information go to www.cebit.com.au

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The theme for SMART 2007 is ‘Supply Chain – the Engine for Growth’, clearly mirroring the rewards available through the GS1 System. GS1 Australia, a proud industry sponsor of this event, will be prominent in the exhibition and conference where valuable insights into data synchronisation and the practicalities of integrating ePC/rFID into everyday processes will be shared with attendees.

“SmArT �007 is an important event for us,” said maria Palazzolo, Ceo of GS1 Australia. “This is the platform we have chosen to launch the results of

the National Demonstration Project (NDP) extension, which will wrap up shortly before the conference. The evolution of data synchronisation will also be discussed, from the different viewpoints of supplier and retailer.”

The NDP extension is a continuation of last year’s ePC Network™ Australian Demonstrator Project. Speakers, including representatives from CheP, masterfoods Snackfood, and GS1 Australia, will show how:

• Gen1 and Gen � technologies differ

• Global standards allow technology from different providers to be combined - increasing choice and reducing implementation costs.

• Additional data collected from ePC/rFID can improve day-to-day processes

• ePC/rFID technology can be integrated into existing business information systems

• ePC/rFID can automate electronic

proof of delivery (ePoD)

representatives from Colgate-Palmolive, GS1 Australia and Coles Group will also will also share their experiences in driving business efficiencies through the use of eANnet; such as greater speed-to-market of new products, accessing reliable data, and minimising reconciliation errors.

This will illustrate the evolution of data synchronisation through GS1 Australia since eANnet was first launched and touch on future developments such as the leap across to GS1net, in line with Global Data Synchronisation Network (GDSN) requirements, later this year.

Mark this SMART date in your diary: 20-21 June, Sydney Conference & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour. www.smartconference.com.au

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Supported by:

Sean Sloan is GS1 Australia’s new Retail and Logistics Manager. Sean’s role is to work with a unique sector to provide advice to businesses wanting to resolve common supply chain problems between trading partners. With a wealth of experience gained from more the �0 years at Coles myer, Sean not only understands the nature of day-to-day retailing and store management, but also appreciates what drives information technology projects such as eANnet readiness and various B�B/eCommerce projects.

“I have seen the time it can take for change to happen and what is involved in change management surrounding IT projects,” Sean says. “This has given me a real understanding of what many GS1 Australia members need to think about when undertaking similar projects.”

A major part of Sean’s role is to discuss any issues members are experiencing and illustrate how GS1’s globally accepted standards can improve business operations.

he also reminds members of the many benefits and assistance they are entitled to, through their annual subscription to GS1 Australia, but may not be utilising to the full business advantage.

“I really enjoy working for an industry body, knowing we have a proven solution companies can use which will save them money and time,” says Sean. “The key for me is to find the right person in an organisation to speak with – someone who can look up from the everyday trials of a business to discuss a more profitable alternative, one we can then work towards creating.”

Away from work Sean tries to keep up with his two active children and if he has any spare time after that he plays golf and squash.

Spotlight on GS1 people: Sean Sloan

Event DiaryAutumn 2007

This is the latest information available at Supply Chain LINK’s publication deadline.

The following outlines the events leading up to Winter �007. Keep an eye out for further listings in the next edition of the Supply Chain LINK, or visit the GS1 Australia events website www.gs1au.org/events for current details on seminar dates, times and locations.

LEARN ClassroomMay/June sessions:may ��nd Brisbanemay ��th Sydneymay �9th melbourne may 31st AdelaideJune 1�th Perth

September sessions: September 18th melbourneSeptember �0th SydneySeptember �6th Tasmania

SMART 2007June �0th – �1st Sydney

For more information, visit www.smartconference.com.au

CeBit Australiamay 1st – 3rd Sydney

For more information, visit www.cebit.com.au

Automotive Aftermarket Road Show June �1 – �3rd melbourne

For more information contact GS1 Australia on 1300 366 033

EPC/RFID Standards in Action training April & may melbourne

Wednesdays 9:30am – 10:30am or 3:00 – �:00pmSydney dates to be advised.

For more information please contact Patricia Slattery at GS1 Australia on 03 9550 3�71

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