Global Commerce Initiative or GCI.

What is GCI

GCI aims to be 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

GS1

Founded in 1977, GS1 is an international not-for-profit association dedicated to the development and implementation of global standards and solutions to improve the efficiency and visibility of supply and demand chains globally and across multiple sectors...

 standards and best practices.

Why was GCI founded

In October 1999 GCI was created by manufacturers, retailers and sponsors (Trade Industry Associations, regional ECR initiatives, VICS and standard bodies) to improve the performance of the international supply chain for consumer goods through the collaborative development and endorsement of recommended voluntary standards and best practices.

What is GCI doing

GCI works to identify and address process barriers between continents and encourage the sharing of best business processes.

How does GCI Work

GCI lives and operates through various global working group

Working group

A working group is an interdisciplinary collaboration of researchers working on new research activities that would be difficult to develop under traditional funding mechanisms . The lifespan of the WG can last anywhere between a few months and several years...

s. 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.