Woolworths
Retailer, Australia. 1 public step towards 2D codes since May 2022, latest step: May 2022.
StageResults
CodeNot stated
Date in the codeYes
What is codedFresh food
CountriesAustralia
TypeRetailer
Steps and sources
- May 2022Results · Australia GS1 case study: pilot on fresh meat and poultry from August 2019; by early 2022 2D codes on 50% of the meat range in 1,000+ stores. Food waste down by up to 40%, productivity up by up to 21%, out-of-date items flagged at the till Source ↗
Supplying Woolworths? Check whether your packs and line are ready for 2D codes (Australia): eight questions, the answer on screen.
2D readiness check →Analysis
The figure 'up to 40% less food waste' comes from a GS1 Australia case study of Woolworths: a pilot on fresh meat and poultry from August 2019, and by early 2022 2D codes on more than half of the meat range in over 1,000 stores. The figure applies to products that had fully moved to 2D, after two and a half years of work. A chain that starts with a dozen own-label lines should expect slower results.
