The need for digital collaboration and standardisation in packaging data following Empack 2026

Supply chains are becoming increasingly complex. Companies often operate in multiple roles at once (producer, importer, distributor), while regulations like PPWR are raising the bar. At the same time, many organizations still rely on fragmented data, PDFs, and manual processes — leading to errors, inefficiencies, and delays.

The solution? Digitalization and collaboration.

A common data language, like GS1 standards, enables companies to capture and share packaging data consistently across the entire value chain. Less duplication, higher data quality, and most importantly: readiness for compliance.

At Qmica, we see every day how big this challenge is — and how impactful the right approach can be.

We support organizations in:
✔️ structuring and standardizing packaging data
✔️ optimizing data exchange processes
✔️ effectively implementing GS1 standards
✔️ preparing for regulations like PPWR and EPR

Because compliance is not the end goal — it’s the starting point for smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable supply chains.

Moving from disconnected files to a fully digital data chain may seem like a big step, but it’s a necessary one. Organizations investing in data quality and standardization today are building a future-proof supply chain.

Want to dive deeper into the insights from Empack 2026 and GS1’s perspective?