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 Realizing the industry needs of sharing accurate product information between trading partners, the Global Commerce Initiative (GCI), a global user group representing manufacturers and retailers on a worldwide basis, drives the adoption of Global Data Synchronization (GDS) to ensure that timely and accurate updating of item and party information between the owner and all users can always be achieved. The objectives of GDS are to:
- Improve accuracy of supply chain data so that process from product introduction to invoice payment becomes more efficient and less costly.
- Create a foundation for higher level collaboration between trading partners.
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Global Data Synchronization (GDS) SolutionGDS is a worldwide, Internet based initiative that will enable trading partners to efficiently and securely align trade data based on GS1 System standards. In this section, explanations will also be given on why data synchronization is needed, what the benefits are and how the concept works.
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Joining the GS1 HK Data PoolYou need to become our member before subscribing to the GS1 HK Data Pool Services. Application procedures, subscription fees and membership entitlements are illustrated in this section to help you get started. Please call (852) 2863-9771 for acquiring further details.
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Implementing GS1 HK Data Pool ServicesComprehensive procedures are available to guide you through the critical steps of implementing the Global Data Synchronization Services.
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International StandardsThe GS1 Global Standard Management Process (GSMP) has published most of the standards for Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN). For each standard, the GSMP provides 2 different components: Business Message Standards (BMS) and Extensible Markup Language (XML) Schemas.
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Training and LearningManagement, operational and technical training are offered by GS1 Hong Kong to assist you to implement GDS in your company. Training objective and content are outlined to give you a brief overview of our training.
GDS Management Training
Objective: Understand the benefits of GDS and what is GDS.
Content includes:
- The overview of GDS
- Cases studies of GDS implementation
- GDS standards development progress
- The implementation roadmap
GDS Operational Training
Objective: Understand the related standards and processes in GDS, and the alignment with your current business processes
Content includes:
- GDS standards such as GTIN, GLN, GPC, Master Data and GS1 Business Message Standard
- Detailed illustration of the GDS processes of upload, registration, publication and subscription of item
- How to plan your on-going maintenance procedure to align with GDS processes
GDS Technical Training
Objective: Understand how to integrate GDS in your backend system
Content includes:
- Technical GDS message and data flow
- In-house technical requirement for GDS implementation
- How to implement GS1 XML Business Message Standards for GDS
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Self Help ToolsThe GDS Launch Pad is an interactive roadmap tool that delivers a customized GDS feasibility business case, an implementation plan based on your organizational strategic goals and a benefits calculator to measure and compare benefits attributable to GDS implementation.
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Case StudiesFor further information, please click "more".
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Research PapersFor further information, please click "more".
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FAQsThis section provides the frequently asked questions regarding the general and specific areas of GDSN. It is a quick approach to learn the fundamental concepts and knowledge of GDSN.
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