GDSN 101 Global Data Synchronization Network. Because making your business more efficient is our business

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1 GDSN 101 Global Data Synchronization Network Because making your business more efficient is our business

2 GDSN Defined Global Data Synchronization Network established in 2004, is a GDSN distributed system of independent, interoperable data pools all connected to the GS1 Global Registry. The GDSN enables retailers and suppliers to efficiently exchange accurate, real-time supply chain data.

3 GDSN Terminology GS1 Global Registry The GS1 Global Registry is the GDSN's "yellow pages directory" that Provides information for subscription sharing Enables data pool interoperability Guarantees uniqueness of the registered items and parties Ensures all data pools in the network are complying with a common set of validation rules that support GDSN data integrity Holds information on who subscribed to trade items or party data using Global Location Numbers (GLN), Global Trade Identification Numbers (GTIN), Global Product Classifications (GPC) and Target Market (TM) as identifiers

4 GDSN Terminology Interoperability Data pools must pass the GS1 GDSN Interoperability Tests for mandatory functionality as contained in the GDSN Certification Event process. Each certified data pool must maintain production-level connections to all other certified data pools, post certification. This will help ensure a fully interoperable GDSN landscape to meet business needs of retailers and manufacturers globally.

5 GDSN Terminology Global Location Number (GLN) A GLN is unique entity identification for use in the GS1 system based on an company s EAN.UCC company prefix. It is a 13 digit number. All data sources and data recipients must have a GLN to operate in the GDSN.

6 GDSN Terminology Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) A GTIN is a unique product ID based on an EAN.UCC number that identifies a specific product at a specific level of packaging, examples: Each, Carton, Pallet: The GTIN facilitates separate item records for each level of packaging for the same product IF the packaging is the supplier s standard packaging and IF each level of packaging contains a separate standard EAN.UCC bar code label.

7 GDSN Terminology Global Product Classification (GPC) GPC is a product category / class system used by GS1 to ensure each product is classified uniformly everywhere in the world. The GPC provides trading partners with a common way to classify and group their products using a multi-level hierarchy.

8 GDSN Terminology Trading Partner Agreement (TPA) The TPA ensures protection for the Data Source (supplier) data throughout the GDSN It acknowledges that the Data Source owns the data It provides legal protection and remedies to the Data source if the data is passed to any other entity other than the Data Source s authorized and designated Data Recipient(s) Every entity in the GDSN has to sign the TPA

9 GDSN Terminology Target Market (TM) TM is a country identifier indicating where the item will be sold This is required because some products sold in different countries use the same bar codes but have unique product differences for the specific TM(s).

10 GDSN Terminology GDSN Digital Content GS1 Image Standards & Systems 1. Marketing & FS Image Specifications 2. Planogram Image Specifications 3. Image File Naming Convention 4. GDSN uses URL tags in the GTIN record to deliver digital content: Images PDFs Documents Videos Logos 5. URL Tags: Most Accurate & efficient digital content delivery method

11 GDSN Terminology GS1 Data Quality Framework GDSN uses the GS1 Data Quality Framework which Forces Current, Complete, Correct Data GS1 standard attributes definitions GS1 standard attribute values GDSN automated validation rules GDS Network forces data validation GDSN data record changes & transmissions are time stamped

12 GDSN Statistics 36 active GDSN-certified data pools 24,676,624 registered GTINs; 44,780 registered data sources (suppliers) 1,749 registered data recipients (retailers, distributors, hospitals, wholesalers); Notable Data Recipients: - Walmart - Target - Alibaba - Best Buy - Carrefour (FR) - Lowe s - Ahold - Fastenal - Tesco (UK) - Auto Zone - Costco - Kroger - Walgreens - Sam s Club - TrueValue - EMCO* - Bartell Drugs* - Castle LBM* - UPMC Univ. of Pittsburg Medical Center* * Commport Customers

13 How the GDSN Works

14 The Entities

15 Loading Data A Data Source Task What s involved: Collecting & cleansing data Ensuring standards compliance Establishing manual/ automatic data feed Actually load item data into source Datapool Passes GDSN validations 1.Load Data

16 Register Data A Data Source Task Key attributes are registered through the source datapool in the GS1 Global Registry to enable subscription routing: - GLN - GTIN - GPC - Target Market (TM) 2. Register Data All other source data is securely stored within the source datapool

17 Subscribing to Data A Data Recipient Task Examples TM - To subscribe to all items available in the requested target market A subscription request is created by the data recipient It is based on four pieces of information: GTIN, GPC, GLN, TM Subscription requests are built on at least one, or a combination, of those 4 fields 3. Subscription Request GLN, TM To subscribe to all of the products sold in the requested target market, from a specified vendor (GLN) GTIN To subscribe to 1 or more unique items 3. Subscription Request 3. Subscription Request

18 Publishes Data A Data Source Task Data source authorizes their data pool to publish the item data This enables data synchronization By being synchronized, any changes made to the source data will automatically be sent to the recipient 4. Publish Data 4. Publish Data

19 Data Confirmation Establishes Data Sync This is an optional component which enables the data recipient to specify the status of the item within their internal systems 5. Recipient Confirmation 5. Recipient Confirmation The recipient confirmation tells the data source what action the recipient has taken with their data: Synchronized Review Published Rejected 5. Recipient Confirmation

20 How Data Sync Works (The Big Picture) 1. Load Data 2. Register Data 3. Subscription Request 4. Publish Data 5. Confirmation 2. Register Data 3. Subscription Request 5. Recipient Confirmation 3. Subscription Request 1. Load Data 4. Publish Data 4. Publish Data 5. Recipient Confirmation 3. Subscription Request

21 The Benefits of GDSN 1. Transformation: Data Recipients: Updated product offering data sync enforces accuracy from all suppliers Suppliers: Develop GS1 quality SSOT product content, gain added on-line listings 2. 1-To-Many Solution: As GDSN grows it benefits demand (many-to-1) & supply (1-to-many) 3. Global Standards: Global network. Uses GS1 global standards, 30 data pools 4. GTIN-Based Records: Single data record for each level of packaging for same item 5. Data Accuracy: GS1 Data Quality Framework forces accuracy in the GDSN 6. Data Synchronization: Data Recipients are always on the same page as their suppliers

22 Commport s Supplier Approach We use a consultative sales approach to make sure you are informed Each prospect receives our price list, written price quote, 5 year fee projection Each customer uses our XL-based export file to load and maintain content On-line, 1 hour, 1-to-1 training with your dedicated CGS CSR; (bi/multi lingual available) Ongoing support is with the same CSR, 24 hr. emergency support is provided Very large accounts who want to transmit updated data from their systems can use or standard XML (or EDI832) file layout Low pricing with no hidden fees. Each account pays: 1-time set-up fee 1-time new GTIN load fee Annual mailbox license fee Annual web-form access fee Annual license fee XL-Based Export File - Covers sales, set-up, training and support - Per new GTIN charged in year it is loaded - To handle all trading partner GDSN messaging - To access our CGS GDSN portal services - To store and transmit your content - Included at no extra charge

23 Contact us today to get started! For more information on the GDSN: Brian Miles x 2230 Don t forget to visit our website!