Definition:
The Global Data Synchronization Network is the vehicle to exchange supply chain
data that is accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with globally supported
EAN/UCC system standards. The network provides timely distribution of standardized
traceable product and company data from a manufacturer to a retailer, by
pre-qualifying data through one of many data pools. A data pool is a regional
source of a manufacturer or retailer’s data. Individual data pools
connect to the master Global Registry that is the global gateway of information
exchange, operated by GS1 (formally known as EAN International). |
How the Technology is Being Used:
The Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN) is used to
eliminate costly data errors when exchanging data with trading
partners. It also eliminates the possibility of out dated
and inaccurate data. Similar to EPC/RFID, many retailers
are mandating that suppliers use Data Synchronization to
exchange data with them. Larger suppliers have purchased
computer systems to communicate directly with the Global
Registry and skip the use of data pools. Smaller supplier
organizations may find that the use of data pools is a more
cost effective solution with little or no impact on their
current back-end computer systems.
Online Resources of Information:
EAN
International (EAN), now known as GS1, for more information
on GDSN
Technology Suppliers:
UCCnet is
a data pool supplier and is merging with
Transora,
who is a also a data pool supplier
Solution providers offering data synchronization tools and services for mid-size and smaller organizations:
