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Glossary term

What is GDSN (Global Data Synchronisation Network)?

Definition

GDSN is a global system that allows trading partners to share standardised and validated product information. Within PIM workflows, GDSN ensures consistent, accurate, and compliant data exchanges across retailers, distributors, and suppliers. It improves supply chain transparency and reduces errors caused by mismatched product data.

GDSN exchanges depend on GS1 identifiers, data-pool arrangements, and trading-partner requirements. For example, an autonomous product data operation could take approved product records intended for a GDSN data pool, prepare identifiers and required attributes for the applicable exchange, and track validation feedback before treating synchronization as complete.

GDSN (Global Data Synchronisation Network) in an autonomous operation

  1. Step 1:

    Input

    Approved product records intended for a GDSN data pool

  2. Step 2:

    GDSN (Global Data Synchronisation Network)

    Prepare identifiers and required attributes for the applicable exchange

  3. Step 3:

    Outcome

    Track validation feedback before treating synchronization as complete

GDSN exchanges depend on GS1 identifiers, data-pool arrangements, and trading-partner requirements.

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