The document provides an overview and update on GS1 GDSN (Global Data Synchronization Network) from the ECR Asia conference in 2008. It discusses the benefits of data synchronization for reducing errors and inefficiencies in the supply chain. It outlines the key elements of GDSN including data quality frameworks, global product classification, and data pools. Case studies from various countries and retailers demonstrate how GDSN has improved operations and master data management. The future of GDSN is seen to enable new collaborative initiatives and services leveraging accurate product information.

1. GS1 GDSN: ECR Asia Update 2008 Alan C. Hyler and Panel 15 October 2008 ECR Asia

3. Introduction: What is data synchronisation?

4. Synchronising master data Demand side Product Database Supply side Product Database Height Width Depth Weight Items per case Cases per pallet GTIN Height Width Depth Weight Items per case Cases per pallet GTIN = Trading partners synchronising master data can rely on the information in their database

5. Why synchronise data?

6. Without data synchronisation … Industry studies quantify the inefficiencies Invoice Errors Incorrect : 60% have errors Costs: 43% have deductions To Correct : $40-$400 to reconcile Lost Sales Opportunity Product Roll-In: 4 weeks on average Lost Sales: 3.5% due to inaccurate data Catalog Disparities Incorrect : 30% of item data To Correct : $60-$80 per error Cleanse : 25 minutes/SKU/year

10. The elements of global data synchronisation

11. The three elements of GDS When combined, they provide a powerful environment for secure and continuous synchronisation of reliable data Data Quality (DQF) Product Classification (GPC) Data Synchronisation (GDSN)

12. Global Data Synchronisation Network

13. Identification in the GDSN Within the GDSN, trade items are identified using a unique combination of GS1 identification keys, Global Trade Item Numbers (GTINs) and Global Location Numbers (GLNs) , and GDSN identification keys, Target Market and Global Product Classification (GPC)

14. What is the GDSN? Enables trading partners to share reliable master data The GS1 Global Data Synchronisation Network connects trading partners via a network of interoperable GDSN-certified data pools and the GS1 Global registry

15. How the GDSN works

16. Data Quality Framework

19. Global Product Classification

21. GPC and UNSPSC Under the leadership of the user community, GS1 is aligning GPC with another classification system managed by GS1 US, the United Nations Standard Products and Services Code - UNSPSC . Interoperability has already been established; the associated mapping tool will be available in Q4 2008 UNSPSC is a global, multi-sector classification system supporting primarily spend analysis and procurement

22. A powerful environment Global data synchronisation enables a single point of truth for master data in the supply chain Data Quality (DQF) Product Classification (GPC) Data Synchronisation (GDSN)

23. GDSN Today

24. Solid Base of Standards in Place Solid base of Standards and Guidelines in place to build a reliable Master Data Management programme Package Measurement Rules Trade Item Synchronisation Business Messaging Standards Data Pool Certification Data Quality Framework Price Synchronisation Cataologue Item Synchronisation Global Product Classification Extended Attributes and more …

25. Increased Adoption Momentum Trading Partners : from 200 in 2005 to 15,561 in 2008 Certified Data Pools : from 7 in 2005 to 23 in 2008

27. The GDSN is in place The infrastructure is there… The standards are there… It is journey to get there, but the benefits are and will be substantial

28. Ms. Mami Sou GCI Japan Update

29. Industry-wide GDS Implementation in Japan part 2 GCI Japan – GDS Working Group

30. Much More Penetration in 2008? Internet GDS Implementation Must be .. Why?? from 4 to 16 from 4 to 6 from 1 to 1 Manufacturers Wholesalers Retailers

33. Review GCI Japan’s Approach GDSN DSN National Registry G Global Registry Pilot of virtual environment 2005 DS Proof-of-concept Business Process 2004 SN Proof-of-concept Technical 2003 Pilot of real environment 2006 Rising Sun 2007 2007 GO LIVE

34. First Target : “Rising Sun 2007” 2005 2006 2007 - 2004 2003 2002 Study Pilot of virtual environment Proof of Concept Technical Step-by-step, Long Term Project Proof of Concept Business Process Pilot of real environment RisingSun 2007 Collaboration

35. Rising Sun 2007 : GO LIVE National Registry Source Data Pool For Manufacturer Source Data Pool For Wholesalers Recipient Data Pool For Retailers 2DPs : Planet, Bizmart 4 Companies 4 Companies 1 Company Manufacturers Wholesalers Retailers

37. Review GCI Japan’s Approach GDSN DSN National Registry Rising Sun 2007 2007 G Global Registry DS Proof-of-concept Business Process 2004 SN Proof-of-concept Technical 2003 Pilot of virtual environment 2005 Pilot of real environment 2006 GO LIVE

38. Lessons Learned in 2008 DSN National Registry GDSN Pilot of real environment 2006 Rising Sun 2007 2007 GO LIVE G Global Registry

39. Lessons Learned in 2008 GDSN DSN National Registry G Global Registry Pilot of real environment 2006 Rising Sun 2007 2007 GO LIVE Many things to do for more implementation 2008

40. Why SLOW? Manufacturers Wholesalers Retailers Manufacturers Wholesalers Retailers Existing Common Product Database Manual Processes Required 3 Steps 1. More Companies which can handle electronic sync 2. Standard Way of Interchange 3. “GDSNization” Required 3 Steps 1. More Companies which follows Standard Attributes, and more food safety attributes 2. Standard Way of Interchange 3. “GDSNization” More Manufacturers and Wholesalers More Electronic Sync

41. GDSN Model Transition GDD GDSN Global Full GDSN AS2 XML Format Attributes GTIN, GLN Pub/Sub Registry National 2007 Model 2008 Interim Step ANY ANY ANY NONE

42. 2008 Interim Case - 1 SDP RDP ＸＭＬ ＡＳ２ Pub-Sub Manufacturers Wholesalers Retailers GDD Standard Attributes with GTIN, GLN National Registry 2008/12 ～： non-Registry Model

43. 2008 Interim Case - 2 Retailers Retailers SDP Manufacturers Wholesalers Retailers GDD Standard Attributes with GTIN, GLN ANY ANY ANY

45. GDS Implementation Guideline “How to use” GCI Japan will issue this guideline for GCI Japan member companies.

46. Thank you very much For follow-up questions, please feel free to contact Mami Sou at [email_address]

47. Ms. Eva Chang GS1 Taiwan Case Study

48. GDSN in Taiwan Eva Chang GDSN project manager GS1 Taiwan 15 OCT. 2008

51. GDSN in Taiwan

54. Milestones # MILESTONE #1 TASKS Progress Date 1 GDSN service preparations Completed April 04 2 Data pool certified Completed May 05 3 The first Pilot run Completed with 1SYNC 2006 4 The uploading tool ready for use Upgrade with standards constantly 5 Data Pools connecting test Completed with KOEB Sep. 07 7 Data Pools connecting test Completed with Big Hammer Feb. 08

55. Case Study Lowe’s supplier in Taiwan

59. What we have learned

61. Carrefour Case Carrefour Asia

63. The process of communication with Carrefour Asia First Contact with Carrefour Asia 2007.10 POC plan discussion & Solution briefing 2007.11 2007.12 2008.3 Special promotion of GLN application POC plan proposal Carrefour internal master data analysis Existing attributes Matching with GDSN

66. What you need to know

68. Contact Details GS1 Taiwan 4F, NO.10, LIN SEN S. RD., Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C. T + 886 2 2393 9145 # 127 E [email_address] W www.gs1tw.org

69. Data Synchronization Future Look Luiz Martins – 1SYNC

72. Sampling of 1SYNC Customers

74. Changes with GDSN To Corporations

75. Descriptions Categorization Technical Attributes Specification Sheets Images Promotional Info Editorial Content Shipping Terms SKU Number Pricing Product Associations Marketing Claims Safety Information Logistics Contract Information Units of Measure Physical Specs… Streamlined Data Management

79. Changes with GDSN To Consumers

84. Contact Details Luiz Martins [email_address] www.1SYNC.org

85. Questions GS1 Global Office Avenue Louise 326, bte 10 B-1050 Brussels, Belgium T + 32 2 788 78 00 W www.gs1.org