New GSMP Website Launched!

We are happy to announce the launch of the redesigned GSMP website, which represents the integration of the processes that were previously referred to as GSMP and EPCglobal Standards Development Process (SDP).  As such, the new GSMP website supports ALL GS1 Standards development processes (EPC, GDSN, Barcodes, eCom, etc.).  In addition to the integration, the new website improves both access and organization of all content including:
•    Information about how GSMP operates
•    GS1 IP Policy Resource Library
•    GSMP Work Requests
•    The new combined GSMP\EPC Knowledge Centre

Visit the website at www.gs1.org/gsmp

Prepare for the new GSMP - Sign the GS1 IP Policy!

The New Global Standards Management Process (GSMP) was officially launched on the 19th of April 2010, bringing together the best processes from both EPCglobal Standards Development Process and the GSMP. Work currently underway in EPCglobal Standards Development Process and GSMP will continue in the existing standards processes until its conclusion, unless there is a reason for transitioning the work item into the new process. However, any new complex work order (Change Request) submitted after the April launch date will be developed under the new GSMP model.

Something else is new about the New GSMP: After 19 April 2010, any company wishing to participate in new GSMP Groups must sign the GS1 IP Policy and Opt-In Agreement. If a company has already signed the EPCglobal IP Policy or the MobileCom IP Policy, then they simply sign the Acknowledgement Form. To learn more about the GS1 IP Policy or to sign documents now, visit the IP Resource Library website at www.gs1.org/ip

GS1 Global Traceability Conformance Control Points & Compliance Criteria - Food - WO#09-000230

The Traceability Business Requirements Group announces the availability of the GS1 Global Traceability Conformance Control Points & Compliance Criteria - Food, also known as the GTC. This document sets out a Checklist for Global Traceability Conformance (GTC) for the supply chain which defines essential elements for the development of best-practices for the global production and distribution of trade items acceptable to the Food industry Worldwide. This document eliminates the need for re-certification, and increases global adoption of GS1 standards. It is intended for any stakeholder that handles goods related to food in the supply chain: such as producers, manufacturers, processors, logistics service providers, transporters/carriers, retailers, wholesalers, importers/exporters, storage/deposit providers and container/packaging manufacturers in the food supply chain.

Access the document here: http://www.gs1.org/gsmp/kc/traceability 

GS1 Global Traceability Standard -  WO#09-000143

The Traceability Business Requirements Group announces the availability of Issue 1.2.2 of the GS1 Global Traceability Standard, also known as the GTS. This document sets out the Business Process and System Requirements for Full Chain Traceability and defines the minimum requirements for all organisations, industry sectors, and countries that use the GS1 Standards to achieve full chain traceability. Access the document here: http://www.gs1.org/gsmp/kc/traceability

Retail Supply Chain Industry User Group (RSC IUG)

The new Retail Supply Chain Industry User Group (RSC IUG) being formed as a result of implementing the Organisational Effectiveness program, met at the Industry & Standards Event last month in Orlando. Unfortunately, many of our European members and Member Organisations were unable to attend these sessions due to the flight restrictions resulting from the Icelandic volcano. Those Orlando sessions were originally intended to complete the process of defining the RSC IUG's charter, vision, mission, structure and to elect co-chairs for the IUG and sub groups. Although some excellent work was undertaken in Orlando, the complete group needs to meet face to face again to complete this work. That meeting will take place in Houston, USA, on the 14th and 15th of June. The precise location will depend upon the number of attendees so we would like to assess how many there could be.

We encourage everyone who wishes to participate in this important work to register in the RSC IUG Community Room at http://community.gs1.org/apps/org/workgroup/retailsciug/ and to notify Laurence Genot of their intention to attend the face to face meeting. Precise details of the meeting location will be given on a registration site nearer to the time of the meeting. Please could you notify Laurence the 18th of May. If you have any questions about this event then please contact Ian Robertson at ian.robertson@gs1.org .