Linking the NATO Codification System with the Global Trade Identification Number Scheme: an alliance in support of world-wide logistics services by Nikolaos DERVENTZIS Secretary AC/135, Group of National Directors on Codification   Introduction The NATO Codification System The GS1 Global Office scheme NCS-GS1 : Same Aim, Divergent Concepts NCS/GS1 and World Class Logistics Services Future Initiatives and Globalisation Conclusions References