Jörg Ackermann

Produces and distributes meat and meat related products

Retails consumer electronics and household appliances

Operates as an online store that sells groceries, wines and cosmetics

GS1 Switzerland is a key provider of GS1 standards that enable efficient, secure, and transparent business processes across multiple industries including retail, healthcare, logistics, and technical sectors. The non-profit company is based in Bern, Switzerland. The Swiss company's offerings encompass a comprehensive system architecture for product identification, data capture, and data sharing, supporting the entire product lifecycle and supply chain management. Central to their solutions are barcodes—including traditional 1D barcodes and advanced 2D codes like GS1 DataMatrix and GS1 Digital Link QR codes—which allow encoding of extensive product information such as GTINs, expiration dates, batch numbers, and digital content to enhance traceability, consumer engagement, and supply chain transparency. GS1 supports over 8,600 companies domestically and millions globally with tools like barcode generators, check digit calculators, GTIN and GLN registries (MyRegistry), and verification services to ensure barcode quality and compliance. The company promotes the adoption of 2D codes alongside traditional barcodes, aiming for widespread scanner compatibility by 2027, facilitating richer product data access via smartphones and improving checkout efficiency. The organization also emphasizes education and professional development through GS1 Bildung, offering modular, competency-based logistics and supply chain management courses that blend online and in-person learning to prepare professionals for leadership roles. The company's solution partner program connects businesses with certified experts to implement GS1 standards effectively, fostering collaboration and innovation in digitalization, sustainability, and process optimization. In healthcare, GS1’s standards enhance patient safety and supply chain efficiency by enabling unique identification, counterfeit protection, and seamless data exchange in a complex system. The company provides consulting, training, and tools tailored to healthcare needs. Overall, GS1 acts as a facilitator of standardized identification and data sharing, supporting digital transformation and operational excellence through standards, services, education, and partnerships that improve product traceability, supply chain transparency, and consumer experiences.