One of the key projects identified by GS1 in Europe is the Cloud for Locations project or the Location Registry project. The objective is clear: enhance the GS1 value proposition in location identification by developing our current offer and build functional requirements in order to launch a location registry. Some MOs already have tools for GLNs, but they are hardly used.
Based on a customer centric approach, the project is focusing on:
The project has resulted in a functional specifications document, with amongst others:
The next step is connecting industry to validate the current requirements and work together with other regions and the global office to harmonise the functional specifications and work on a global GLN registry.
The project is led by Sara Kalboussi (GS1 France).