Use case: the Power of QR codes, the GTIN, and GS1 Digital Link
A compelling use case demonstrated the remarkable potential of QR codes, the GTIN identifier, and the GS1 Digital Link. By scanning a QR code on a construction object, various stakeholders can access pertinent information. The information revealed depends on the user’s access rights. For example, scanning with a smartphone redirects to the manufacturer’s product webpage providing basic information such as fitting instructions or certificates, while using a specific 3rd party application grants access to environmental data sourced from the Environmental Product Declaration, such as the product’s Global Warming Potential (GWP) or to the maintenance record of that specific product instance.
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