GS1 UK, the independent global supply chain data standards and solutions organisation, has announced that NHS Supply Chain has signed up to the GS1 UK Data Pool to synchronise product data with its suppliers.
Improving product information
Using Global Data Synchronisation (GDS), the NHS Supply Chain aims to improve patient safety and customer service by offering its customers accurate, additional product information to help them save money and reduce errors. The first phase will involve implementing GDS and the GS1 UK Data Pool to exchange product information with key ready meals suppliers. “Our aim for the initial implementation is to establish a nutritional database to support promotion and sales of ready meals products across the NHS and simultaneously improve patient safety,” explained Paul White, IT director, NHS Supply Chain.