Vision & MissionGS1 is dedicated to the design and implementation of global standards and solutions to improve the efficiency and visibility of supply and demand chains globally and across sectors. The GS1 system of standards is the most widely used supply chain standards system in the world.GS1 - The Global Language of BusinessGS1_c21a345e-785c-11e2-968b-360faaeadf06GS1 is an international not-for-profit association with Member Organisations in over 100 countries.GS1 Management Board MembersGovernance -- GS1 is governed by a management board composed of key leaders and drivers from multi-nationals, retailers, manufacturers and GS1 Member Organisations. As a result, the GS1 management board has a global, multi-sectorial make-up.EPCglobal Inc. and GS1 GDSN Inc. have separate management boards.Mr José LopezExecutive Vice President of Operations & GLOBE, Nestlé -- ChairmanTimothy SmuckerChairman, The J. M. Smucker Company -- Vice-ChairmanRobert (Bob) CarpenterPresident & Chief Executive Officer, GS1 USAtsunobu AgataVP Information Technology & President Integrated Business Services, AEONRakesh BiyaniDirector & CEO of Retail, Future GroupKevin M. DoughertyGroup VP & Chief Supply Chain Officer, The Kroger CompanyRollin L. FordExecutive VP and Chief Administration Officer, Wal-Mart StoresWerner GeisslerVice Chairman Global Operations, The Procter & Gamble CompanyCarlos Mario GiraldoPresident of Retail Business Operations, Almacenes Éxito SASonny KingCEO, Advantage Sales & MarketingMeinrad LuganMember of the Board of Management, B. Braun MelsungenSilvester MachoCIO, METRO GroupRodney McMullenPresident & COO, The Kroger CompanyMike McNamaraOperations Development & IT Director, TescoJoseph PhiGlobal President Logistics, Li & FungPier-Luigi SigismondiChief Supply Chain Officer, UnileverDavid Calleja UrryCEO, GS1 MaltaMiguel Ángel PeraltaCEO, GS1 MexicoMiguel LoperaPresident & CEO, GS1 Mr Michel EeckhoutEVP, DelhaizeMaria PalazzoloCEO, GS1 AustraliaPierre GeorgetCEO, GS1 FranceJörg PretzelCEO, GS1 GermanyHiromu Ueno CEO & Senior Executive Director, GS1 JapanMr Arthur SmithCEO, GS1 CanadaMr Philippe LambotteSenior Vice President Global Supply Chain Management, Merck Inc.Mr Daniel MyersExecutive Vice President Integrated Supply Chain, Mondelez International Mr John GilbertCEO Americas, DHL Exel Supply Chain... a world where things and related information move efficiently and securely for the benefit of businesses and improvement of people's lives, everyday, everywhere._c21a3670-785c-11e2-968b-360faaeadf06To be the neutral leader enabling communities to develop and implement global standards providing the tools, trust and confidence needed to achieve our vision._c21a3756-785c-11e2-968b-360faaeadf06GS1 SystemLeverage the powerful and robust GS1 System of standards_c21a381e-785c-11e2-968b-360faaeadf061GS1 Member Organisations (MOs)Much of the development is initiated by its Member Organisations (MOs). Companies wishing to use the GS1 System should apply for membership to a Member Organisation. Companies in countries where there is no MO can obtain their membership directly from GS1 Global Office...GS1's interests are represented at meetings with official bodies (such as the United Nations and the European Commission), international associations and other institutions. Member Organisations are usually national associations which provide tools and support that enable their own member companies to manage their supply chains and trade processes far more efficiently. Specifically, the main responsibilities of MOs are:* The allocation of unique numbers - the basis for the complete range of standards* Providing training and support for:- BarCodes: Numbering and bar coding- eCom - EDI (Electronic Data Interchange)- Global Data Synchronisation Network (GDSN) - data synchronisationEPCglobal - RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)* Supplying information on the standards and the continuing evolution of the GS1 System through the Global Standards Management Process (GSMP)GS1's main activity is the development of the GS1 System, a series of standards designed to improve supply chain management._c21a38f0-785c-11e2-968b-360faaeadf06Data QualityProvide tools to enable data quality_c21a39b8-785c-11e2-968b-360faaeadf062_c21a3a80-785c-11e2-968b-360faaeadf06VisibilityEnable full visibility of the supply chain_c21a3b5c-785c-11e2-968b-360faaeadf063_c21a3c2e-785c-11e2-968b-360faaeadf06Business-to-ConsumerExtend our standards to connect people with companies_c21a3d0a-785c-11e2-968b-360faaeadf064PeopleCompanies_c21a3dfa-785c-11e2-968b-360faaeadf062013-02-16http://www.gs1.org/about/visionmissionOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net