Understanding Global Data Synchronisation (GDS) and the GS1 UK Data Pool

Understanding Global Data Synchronisation (GDS) and the GS1 UK Data Pool GDS empowers the supplier to manage their product information in the supply chain and not rely on their trading partners or other third-parties to manipulate their data. This training course helps all suppliers understand how to derive the benefits of GDS in greater depth, as well as providing delegates an overview of the UK GDS business landscape. Course details The one day course delivers an overview of GDS and also explores its impact on your business, helping you to make informed decisions regarding your GDS implementation. The course includes information about the impact of bad data, common supplier issues and how to resolve these along with examples of GDS at work. Delegates will also learn about the principles, components of, and initiatives currently taking place for GDS. Finally, delegates find out how a supplier gets ready for GDS, how they will interact with their retailer and the retailers' view of GDS. Course topics · Background to the GS1 UK standards and system · Background into GDS standards, data pool development and adoption in the UK · GTIN allocation rules · Global Product Classification (GPC) · The principles, components and initiatives of the GDS Network · How GDS can improve data accuracy · Bad data, common supplier issues and supply chain problems · The steps to get ready for GDS · Best practice recommendations