SCAN 2.0 Edition 4
Welcome to the first edition of SCAN 2.0 for 2025! We begin with updates for the sectors we serve, share progress on our digital product roadmap, the momentum gained in the transition to 2D barcodes, and how we're supporting Wellington City Mission with ProductRecallNZ.
The team at GS1 New Zealand
Data quality more critical than ever
Product data quality really matters, as Foodstuffs (NZ) has demonstrated again recently in preparing for major modernisation of its core operating systems.
New MyGS1 features reduce product set up time for suppliers to Mitre 10
Product data sharing with hardware and building sector retailers is getting much easier and faster, thanks to the new MyGS1 platform from GS1 New Zealand.
The New Zealand Business Number is essential for eInvoicing
eInvoicing is the digital exchange of invoice information directly between buyers’ and suppliers’ financial systems, even if the systems are different. It improves accuracy and security, reduces processing time, and speeds up payments. Find out why the New Zealand Business Number is essential for businesses wanting to exchange eInvoices with their trading partners.
One Product, One Barcode – the benefits are clear!
Barcodes on medicines and medical devices are extremely useful in any healthcare system. They promote supply chain efficiencies along with safer, more engaging and informative experiences for healthcare providers and patients. But not where a medical product has multiple barcodes on its packaging!
Digital labelling will help exporters meet growing information demands
Tariffs and trade wars loom large but for many New Zealand food and beverage exporters, an equally large concern is today’s rising tide of product information requirements in world markets.
GS1 New Zealand’s digital products: transforming to suit the needs of members
Dedicated readers may remember mention of GS1 New Zealand’s digital product roadmap in our September 2024 edition of SCAN 2.0. This is a detailed plan that is guiding us over the next few years to deliver product improvements in alignment with member needs.
GS1 members leaning in to the 2D Barcode transition
The 2D programme at GS1 New Zealand has gained momentum in 2025, as members and the wider business community lean in to the transformation. GS1 New Zealand is committed to supporting members and the wider supply chain ecosystem through the transition to 2D barcoding, from the linear, traditional barcode. The global ambition is to have 2D barcodes scannable at point of sale globally in retail by the end of 2027. In this article we share some programme highlights from 2025.
Wellington City Mission supported through ProductRecallNZ by GS1 New Zealand
GS1 New Zealand is extending its support to the Wellington City Mission supermarket by offering free access to ProductRecallNZ, an automated, 24/7, online product withdrawal and recall service.