GS1 US will hold a series of implementation workshops to help organizations that synchronize product data via the Global Data Synchronization NetworkTM (GDSN®) prepare for the GDSN Major Release 3.X roll-out scheduled for May 2016.
WHO: Scott Brown, director of global standards, GS1 US, and Michele Southall, industry development director, GS1 US
WHAT: In this hands-on workshop, participants will be guided through the steps needed to prepare for the GDSN non-backward Major Release 3.X scheduled for 2016.
WHEN and WHERE:
February 12, 2015
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
hosted by Wakefern in Edison, NJ
To register, visit www.gs1us.org/gdsn-feb12.
Additional workshops are scheduled for the following dates:
March 10, 2015
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Chicago, IL
April 9, 2015
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Chicago, IL
May 31, 2015 and June 4, 2015
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Austin, TX (co-located with GS1 Connect)
DETAILS: The GDSN connects trading partners to the GS1 Global Registry via GS1-certified data pools, enabling the immediate electronic sharing of standardized, up-to-date, and accurate information.
This workshop will help participants prepare for the non-backward compatible changes of GDSN Major Release 3.X for the efficient communication of product data across the supply chain. Worksheets and tools created by the GS1 US GDSN Standards Maintenance Group will be used to provide examples and demonstrations of how the changes will affect data synchronized between data pools and trading partners. Workshop participants will gain a thorough understanding of the changes and a checklist to help them prepare their organization for a seamless transition.
Topics to be covered at the workshop:
• How the new modular structure within GDSN will work
• How the new functionality of GDSN will allow more streamlined information sharing
• Overview and use of descriptors, units of measure code lists and packaging descriptions attributes
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Professionals in the field of data management, data synchronization, supply chain management, traceability and safety, sales, operations and information technology
