Industry solutions
GS1 standards are used across every major industry. Discover how businesses in your sector are using GS1 to improve efficiency, ensure compliance, and connect with trading partners.

Agribusiness
New Zealand's primary industries rely on GS1 standards for export compliance and sustainability tracking.
Key challenges
- Export documentation
- Origin verification
- Sustainability credentials
- Chain of custody

Building & Construction
GS1 standards power digital transformation in the construction sector, enabling greater productivity, sustainability and efficiency.
Key challenges
- Digital product passports
- Supply chain digitisation
- Sustainability tracking
- Product data standardisation

Food & Grocery
From farm to table, GS1 standards ensure food safety, traceability, and efficient supply chain operations for New Zealand's food and grocery sector.
Key challenges
- Product traceability
- Fresh produce tracking
- Allergen management
- Date marking compliance

Government
Public sector organisations use GS1 standards for procurement, asset management, and regulatory compliance.
Key challenges
- Procurement efficiency
- Asset lifecycle management
- Cross-agency data sharing
- Regulatory reporting

Hardware
The DIY and hardware sector benefits from standardised product identification, enabling efficient inventory management and supply chain visibility.
Key challenges
- Product identification
- Inventory accuracy
- Supply chain visibility
- Data quality management

Healthcare
Patient safety is paramount. GS1 standards help healthcare providers track medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and supplies with precision.
Key challenges
- Medical device identification
- Drug serialisation
- Recall management
- Clinical workflow efficiency

Retail
From point of sale to inventory management, GS1 standards power retail operations for businesses of all sizes.
Key challenges
- Omnichannel commerce
- Inventory accuracy
- Product data quality
- Consumer engagement

Transport & Logistics
Move goods efficiently with standardised identification of shipments, locations, and assets across the supply chain.
Key challenges
- Shipment visibility
- Asset tracking
- Cross-docking efficiency
- Last-mile delivery

Member Story
The Mānuka Collective: Offering traceability and transparency in honey with GS1 QR Codes
The Mānuka Collective uses GS1 QR Codes to offer consumers transparent product information and traceability.
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