Dear GS1 Members and Member Organisations,

The GS1 Organisational Effectiveness (OE) Project was born out of the need to reorganise GS1 Global Office to better serve our customers-it is though, much more than a reorganisation. This project has involved taking a look at all of our processes, principles of operation and interaction between departments and operational functions, as well. GS1 is taking this opportunity to integrate the previously distinct division organisations into a single, cohesive GS1 Global Office organisation, while retaining necessary focus on each of our standards, services and solutions.

We have identified some very specific benefits from implementing a more integrated approach to GS1 Global Office:
• More efficient and effective standards development
• Able to meet sector/industry requirements across all of GS1
• Ensuring alignment and consistency in standards development
• One integrated approach to our GS1 System architecture
• Industry engagement is more holistic and business solutions-focused, rather than technology-focused
• Improved Public Policy and government relations - proactively build GS1 credibility as well as reacting to issues
• Focused support for MOs to support customers
• A cohesive and comprehensive research agenda across all of GS1

Organisation Effectiveness is one of four major Breakthrough programs that are changing GS1 to meet the needs of our customers.   It involves team members from GS1 GO, MO's, and GS1 members (End Users and Solution Providers).  There are specific strategic objectives and measurements to show when goals have been achieved.  The focus is on developing and implementing an integrated and effective GS1 organisation, and standards development process (new GSMP), that can better serve our customers.  This will enable the continued global success of GS1, ensuring the integrity of the GS1 System for now and into the future. 

New Organisational Effectiveness News Web Site has been created for Community Members to provide a central place for MO's and members to locate information about the coming changes and what they mean to you:

Visit http://www.gs1.org/oe 

On the site you will find specific information about the new Integrated Standards Development Process (new GSMP), Industry Engagement and MO Support. You will have the opportunity to review documents, comment, ask questions and register for webinars. We will continue to update this site as the project progresses. 

Regards,

Sally Herbert
President, GS1 Standards & System Development
President, GS1 GDSN, Inc.    

Chris Adcock
President, GS1 Industry Engagement