EPCIS & CBV for IoT, Green Technologies, and Sustainability

EPCIS (Electronic Product Code Information Services) is GS1’s primary data-sharing standard, enabling comprehensive visibility across supply chains. It captures and shares key information—such as the “what, when, where, why, and how” of assets—across organizations and their trading partners, providing insights into product status, location, movement, and custody.

The Core Business Vocabulary (CBV) complements EPCIS, offering standardized definitions for data values, ensuring that all EPCIS data remains consistent and interoperable across various systems.

Enhancements for Modern Supply Chains Recognizing the growing demands for sustainability and digital innovation, GS1 has improved EPCIS to support greener, more transparent supply chains. EPCIS now accommodates sensor data and certification details within event messages, enabling seamless communication among diverse systems. The release of EPCIS/CBV 2.0 brings new capabilities that simplify adoption for businesses and developers, aligning with advancements in digital transformation and sustainability.

Key Features of EPCIS / CBV 2.0

  • Sensor Data: Monitors asset conditions, such as temperature in cold chains, enhancing the visibility of IoT-based operations.
  • Certification Data: Provides critical product, organization, and location certifications.
  • Linked Online Definitions: Offers easy-to-navigate definitions for event data fields, classes, and code lists.
  • Developer-Friendly Syntax: Utilizes JSON/JSON-LD syntax, making integration straightforward for developers.
  • REST API: Facilitates event data capture and query, integrating EPCIS seamlessly with modern applications.
  • GS1 Digital Link URI: Allows GS1 identifiers to be included within EPCIS event data for enhanced connectivity.

Business Benefits EPCIS serves as a universal language for traceability, enabling supply chain partners to share data across enterprises and regions. Key benefits include:

  • Enhanced Traceability: Tracks products across production and distribution facilities.
  • Aggregation of Assets: Groups items at different levels, from cases to pallets and containers.
  • Real-Time Condition Monitoring: Records sensor data for essential components, including those in temperature-controlled environments.
  • Safety and Compliance: Measures concentrations of chemicals or pathogens, critical for food safety.
  • Inventory Management: Provides real-time visibility into inventory and asset availability across locations.
  • Expiration Tracking: Manages expiration dates, especially for time-sensitive goods like vaccines.
  • Sustainability Credentials: Includes certification details for carbon emissions, water, and land usage.

EPCIS / CBV 2.0 is a significant step forward, empowering businesses to leverage data for improved supply chain transparency and sustainability while supporting digital transformation efforts.

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