2016 - What the Future Holds

GS1 Strategy Group on the Future offers Orientation

The Value Chain 2016 in Germany: high energy costs, stricter environmental legislation and demographic change – the German consumer-goods industry must brace itself for new challenges.

What can companies do to keep pace with the competition? The Roadmap to the Value Chain 2016 in Germany has devised a specific timetable for the German consumer-goods sector.

Co-operation is the key to success

Cross-business co-operation along the value chain holds enormous potential for all concerned. With intelligent forms of co-operation, retail and industry can cut costs and respond more effectively to consumer demand at the same time. The basis for this is electronic data interchange based on standardised process and technology standards. Those who invest in efficient communication with their trading partners today will have an edge on the competition tomorrow. Businesses can make these changes step-by-step. From the exchange of electronic invoices and shipping notifications to shared use of transport and storage capacities: the Strategy Group on the Future has presented a four-tiered set of measures. Their roadmap is designed to help businesses implement all the necessary expertise in time in order to secure their success in the marketplace.