GS1 Japan issues various publications on topics relating to operation of GS1 System and about the achievements of SCM-related studies in Japan to provide the information to interested parties. The following is a example of the publications (in Japanese) currently issued.

• Basics of GS1 System
• GS1-128 Guide : Application Identifiers and their Applications
• Basics of Barcoding
• GS1-128 Barcode Standardization Operation Reference Manual for Product Code of Medical Equipments
• Standard EDI (JEDICOS) General Information Manual for Consumer Goods Supply Chain Ver2
  First Part: General Information of Distribution Standard EDI
• Standard EDI (JEDICOS) General Information Manual for Consumer Goods Supply Chain Ver2
  Second Part: Distribution Standard EDI Messages (CD-ROM attached)
• Standard EDI (JEDICOS) General Information Manual for Consumer Goods Supply Chain Ver2
  Third Part: Distribution Standard EDI Contracts and Terms

GS1 Japan also produces videos and CDs about the basics of GS1 System. They are used in the seminars referred to above. We also lend them free of charge.