Some Member States have set up national goals to be reached, including The Netherlands. There are different possibilities to reach these public goals.

Results

• Increased credibility of GS1 as the neutral, reliable and not for profit partner in supply chain also through projects initiated by authorities and government
• Better & faster access to information on European tenders and consortia
• Enlarged network with University, retailers, authorities

Situation

• Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is a world renowned Dutch Agri-tech University
• GS1 GO joined a European consortium on food waste (RE-FRESH)
• The concept of battling food waste with additional product information is to be demonstrated by 2017
• GS1 and WUR are working together with mutual benefits

Approach

1. Enter into contact with national authorities, with an understanding of their goals, to offer GS1 services
2. Gain the Dutch government’s trust in GS1 as a neutral partner along the supply chain
3. Identify trusted key stakeholders to share solutions
4. Liaise with like-minded retailers on food waste and offer GS1 services
5. Develop a pilot with one retailer which was already in contact with the University. Provide GS1 Databar support
6. Formally adhere to the EU RE-FRESH project

I.T.’S. international is a Japanese private-label clothing and accessory manufacturer founded in 2009 by Flandre (an apparel manufacturer), Sumikin Bussan (a trading company) and three other companies.

In addition to designing and manufacturing its own line, I.T.’S. also has a chain of retail store, the first of which opened in the heart of Tokyo’s Harajuku fashion district in February 2010. As of May 2012, there were 13 I.T.’S. stores in operation.

Dr. Duangpun Kritchanchai, Director Centre of Logistics Management and Healthcare Supply Chain at Mahidol University in Thailand takes us through the COVID-19 vaccines Track & Traceability platform in Thailand.

During the 37th GS1 Healthcare Conference in Paris (2022), Cliona Kiersey, Chief Pharmacist, HSE National Immunisation Office presented on stage the key successes for COVID-19 vaccine traceability in Ireland, including the early detection of quality issues and medication safety through reporting discard codes for vaccine usage. The implementation of TrackVax increased the certainty of valid doses, and collaboration and co-design with multiple stakeholders allowed system users to take ownership and continuously propose improvements. The system also provided full accountability in an environment of limited supply and public demand, and enabled real-time and accurate national reports with a rich dataset. Additionally, the system offered end-of-day reconciliation compared to paper-based reporting and provided timely, accurate, informative (usage trends) standardized reports, thereby increasing visibility.

Discover further information regarding how technology has been utilised to enhance traceability and enhance patient safety in Indonesia. This presentation was given by Soleh Ayubi, Chief Transformation & Digital Officer at Bio Farma Indonesia during the the 37th GS1 Healthcare Conference in Paris (2022).

A successful pilot with Covid-19 vaccines has helped lay the ground for pharmaceutical traceability for all drugs by 2024. The arrival of vaccinations against Covid-19 represented a big step forward in managing the pandemic. Countries around the world have been seeking ways to easily and constantly monitor the amount of vaccine available to citizens, to ensure efficient and fair distribution of these medicines. As a relatively new treatment – with side effects and efficacy still being closely tracked – it is also important to know which batches of which medicines are where, not least in case of recall.