There’s been an ongoing debate regarding two barcode systems for medical products, HIBC and GTIN from GS1. There’s a school of thought that the industry needs to standardize on one system. But which option is better? And do we really need to pick just one? (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘Barcode Standards’
Nov 2nd
Posted in GS1, Healthcare Solutions, Knowledge Base, Labeling Regulations
HIBC or GS1- Which Way Should We Go?
Jul 1st
Posted in GS1
GS1 – Increase Efficiency, Reduce Costs & Increase Patient Safety
GS1 adoption is vital as life sciences and healthcare companies focus on reducing operating costs and increasing efficiency. Software companies are rising to the challenge as the life sciences industries focus on reducing operating costs and increasing efficiency in these tough economic times.
Mar 19th
Posted in GS1, Knowledge Base, Labeling Regulations
What is GS1?
GS1 aims to improve efficiency and traceability through the supply chain by providing a global system of identification and communication standards. It is the most implemented supply chain standards system in the world. (more…)
Feb 17th
Posted in GS1, Industry News
Top Healthcare Providers Support GS1 Standards Adoption Dates
As part of the ‘GS1 Standards for Healthcare Working Group’ we are encouraged to see so many of the top US healthcare providers supporting adoption dates for the GS1 standards and proactively endorsing the standards to their suppliers.
Oct 14th
Posted in GS1, Labeling Regulations
GS1 Healthcare Newsletter
The twelfth edition of the GS1 Healthcare newsletter has been released, with a special feature on the PRISYM ID Life Sciences blog! (more…)
Sep 15th
Posted in GS1, Labeling Regulations
How is GS1 Affecting Your Business?
GS1 bar code standards have been implemented into our core software but until very recently none of our life sciences customers have asked us if our solutions are GS1 compliant. I was wondering how important adopting the GS1 standards is to medical device and drug manufacturing companies. Is this something any of you are looking at right now or have you already implemented GS1?
