Share
The power of GS1 is fully realized when data flows seamlessly between partners. Share standards enable automated, accurate, and secure exchange of product, transaction, and event data across the entire supply chain.
Connected Data. Connected Supply Chains.
Identification and capture are only valuable when the data reaches the right partner at the right time. GS1 Share standards create the digital highways that connect manufacturers, distributors, retailers, regulators, and consumers in a seamless data ecosystem.
In Saudi Arabia, where supply chains span from local farms to global export markets, standardized data sharing eliminates the costly errors, delays, and inefficiencies caused by manual processes and proprietary data formats. Every trading partner speaks the same digital language.
From automated purchase orders via EDI, to synchronized product master data via GDSN, to real-time event visibility via EPCIS — GS1 Share standards transform fragmented supply chains into intelligent, responsive networks ready for the demands of Vision 2030.
Key Components
Global Data Synchronisation Network
The world's largest product data network. GDSN ensures that the product information a manufacturer publishes (ingredients, dimensions, images, allergens) is the exact same information retailers display on shelves and online. One change updates everywhere, automatically.
Electronic Data Interchange
The backbone of paperless B2B commerce. EDI automates the exchange of business documents — Purchase Orders, Invoices, Advance Shipping Notices, and Payment Advices — between trading partners in a standardized, machine-readable format.
Electronic Product Code Information Services
The visibility standard. EPCIS captures and shares supply chain events — answering What happened, Where it happened, When it happened, and Why. It is the foundation of traceability, recall management, and regulatory compliance.
Global Data Model
A unified framework that structures product data consistently across all channels — physical retail, e-commerce, mobile apps, and digital catalogs. The GDM ensures that product data is complete, accurate, and formatted correctly for every touchpoint.
From Isolated Data to Connected Intelligence
Standardize Your Data
Structure your product, location, and transaction data according to GS1 global standards using the Global Data Model.
Publish & Synchronize
Upload your product master data to the GDSN. Trading partners subscribe and receive automatic updates whenever data changes.
Automate Transactions
Replace manual ordering, invoicing, and shipping documentation with EDI. Orders flow in minutes instead of days.
Gain Full Visibility
Implement EPCIS to capture and share supply chain events. Every partner sees the same real-time view of product movements.
Why Shared Data Transforms Supply Chains
Trusted Product Data
GDSN ensures retailers display the manufacturer's verified data — correct ingredients, allergens, images, and descriptions. No discrepancies.
Automated Commerce
EDI reduces order-to-delivery cycle time by up to 65%. Purchase orders that took days now complete in minutes.
End-to-End Traceability
EPCIS enables farm-to-fork and factory-to-patient traceability. In a recall, affected products are identified in hours, not weeks.
Cost Reduction
Automated data sharing eliminates manual data entry, reducing processing costs by up to 80% and cutting invoice disputes by 50%.
Regulatory Readiness
SFDA, SASO, and international regulators increasingly require standardized data sharing. GS1 share standards ensure full compliance.
Consumer Transparency
Consumers can trace products back to their source. Shared data builds brand trust and supports sustainability reporting.
Shared Data Empowering Every Industry
Retail & FMCG
GDSN synchronization ensures accurate shelf labels, online listings, and promotional data.
Healthcare & Pharma
EPCIS-based traceability for drug authenticity and patient safety compliance.
Logistics & 3PL
EDI-automated ASN, invoicing, and proof-of-delivery across the Kingdom's logistics network.
Government & Customs
Standardized data interchange with FASAH and other government digital services.
