About GCI

What is GCI?

GCI is the single unifying force that brings manufacturers and retailers together on a worldwide parity basis to simplify and enhance global commerce and improve consumer value in the overall retail supply chain. It is a global user group, and its charter is to drive the implementation of GS1 standards and best practices.

Mission (For what purpose does GCI exist?)

GCI will lead global value chain collaboration through the identification of business needs and the implementation of best practices and standards to serve consumers better, faster and at less cost.

Role (In what activities does GCI get involved?)

GCI identifies opportunities for improvement, develops best practices, endorses global standards and drives adoption throughout the industry.

Scope (Upon what principles does GCI base its activities?)

- Opportunities will be based on the business practices that require a flow of information through the value chain and will be globally applicable
- Opportunities must deliver industry-wide benefits
- Opportunities must create consumer value

Objectives (What does GCI want to accomplish over the next few years?)

- Lead "Greenfield" vision to work to identify new opportunities
- Identify critical business needs
- Sustain leadership by:
- Developing global business best practices to solve these needs
- Continuing to drive the implementation of best practices and GS1 Standards through awareness, pilots and commitment
- Measuring success (through the continued use of the GCI Global Scorecard)

Equity (What does GCI stand for, internally and as viewed by others?)

- GCI valued for ability to identify and address business needs and to create effective change.
- GCI viewed as innovation "think-tank" representing the leading companies of the consumer goods industry

GCI - Working Together to Simplify Global Business

How is GCI working?

GCI lives and operates through various Global Working Groups. Its backbone is the GCI Executive Board which comprises approximately 40 of the largest manufacturers and retailers on a worldwide parity basis. A small group of key members of the Executive Board form the Global Steering Group, which develops policy recommendations and oversees the day-to-day work of GCI.