Jordan Numbering Association
GS1 Jordan 
 

History

In 1997, Jordan Numbering Association (GS1 Jordan) was formed as a not-for-profit association under the umbrella of JEDCO and signed the membership agreement with GS1 Global Organization  in Brussels.

Since then, GS1 Jordan has become the official Jordanian body to administer a global, multi-industry supply chains by uniquely identifying products, shipping units, assets, locations and services. It facilitates electronic commerce processes including full tracking and traceability. 

In 2002, The Management Board of JEDCO had approved the Foundation of GS1 Jordan as a not-for-profit association Owned by JEDCO.

 

Member of Board of Directors

  Representative Of Jordan Enterprise Development Corporation ( JEDCO )

  Representative Of Jordan Chamber of Industry

  Representative Of Fedration of Jordanian Chambers of Commerce

  Representative Of Jordan Institution for Standards and Metrology ( JISM )

  Representative Of Jordan Food and Drug Administration ( FDA - Jordan )

 

Our aim is to develop standards and services that allow our members to implement supply chain practices which operate and integrate seamlessly with their trading partners.
 
Our mission is built on the longstanding commitment to serve the needs of our members by driving the adoption of global GS1 supply chain standards that add value to Jordan business through the development of user-driven and tested standards and related services. This partnership is built on a foundation of consensus and cooperation, giving members a true voice in every stage of development and maintenance of the global GS1 Standards.

Our commitment to our members is to be :

• Authoritative – we are proud of our experience, independence and heritage
• Innovative – we pride ourselves on being responsive and innovative, releasing the potential of technology
• Collaborative – our success is a joint venture with our members, staff and the GS1 community
• Results-driven – we deliver against our commitments
• Motivational – we respect, reward and develop our people

 

 Our business

GS1 Jordan provides tools and supports that enable Jordanian Companies to manage their supply chains and trade processes far more efficiently. Specifically, the main responsibilities are: 

• The allocation of unique numbers - the basis for the complete range of standards; GS1 Jordan maintains the Jordan number bank and ensures that our members have the help and support they need to obtain maximum benefit from using the global GS1 Standards.
• Participate in the global development and management of GS1 Standards, representing our members’ needs and ensuring these standards are accessible and affordable to the widest range of companies, from the very largest to the very smallest.
• Supplying information on the standards and the continuing evolution of the system. Also providing training, seminars, workshops on numbering, bar coding, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Electronic Product Code (EPC) .

The EAN.UCC System is a common language of electronic identification and communication that can be used by any organisation regardless of size, industry or location. We provide access to these standards for members, offering services that enable them to manage their key business processes more effectively. The use of these standards drives cost out of the supply chain, improving productivity and efficiency.