Global Data Synchronisation Network (GDSN)

This section of the Knowledge Centre gives you the opportunity to view the GS1 GDSN standards and provides assistance in their implementation.

GDSN XML Business Message Standards: Access to all GDSN XML Business Message Standards
: BMS and BRAD for Use of Attribute Value Pairs to Transmit Non-Standard Attributes in GDSN
Data Management of Extended Attributes Process Manual: Details current processes and practices for establishing and managing various types of attributes used for Global Data Synchronization (GDS) within the GDSN
Align Variable Measure Trade Item (issue 2): BMS for the Align Variable Measure Trade Item
Align/GDSN/Synchronisation of Future Version Information: BMS for the Align/GDSN/Synchronisation of Future Version Information
Product Image Specification (issue 2.3) Establishes rules for the storage of digital images associated to products
GDSN Package Measurement Rules 1.11.1 Rules for the global definition of nominal measurement attributes of product packaging
GDSN-EANCOM Mapping Mapping between GDSN Catalogue Item Synchronisation XML message and EANCOM equivalents

Distributed Global Validation Rules are required to support the Global Data Synchronisation process

GDSN Price Synchronisation Implementation Guide (issue 2.7): Supplements the formal GDSN Price Synchronisation standard with advice on its implementation and operation
GDSN Trade Item Implementation Guide (issue 18): Supplements the formal GDSN Trade Item standard with advice on its implementation and operation
GDSN Product Hierarchy Common Values Spreadsheet (issue1): This spreadsheet shows a detailed list of Trade Item attributes and their product hierarchy. It is to be used in conjunction with the Relevant Product Hierarchy Levels & Common Values section of the GDSN Trade Item Implementation Guide.
GDSN Package Measurement Rules Implementation Guide (issue 5): A recommended set of best practices and guidelines to aid the user in implementing the GDSN Package Measurement Rules.
Catalogue Item Synchronisation Implementation Guide - BMS 9.03 to EANCOM 2002 Mapping (issue 6): Maps all messages related to the choreography that can be handled by final users while exchanging product information with the data-pools

GDSN Operations Manual 2.8: Guide for those implementing the GDSN and the Global Registry
GDSN Operations Manual 2.7: Guide for those implementing the GDSN and the Global Registry
GDSN Operations Manual 2.1: Guide for those implementing the GDSN and the Global Registry
GDSN Operations Manual 2.0: Guide for those implementing the GDSN and the Global Registry
GDSN Operations Manual 1.2: Guide for those implementing the GDSN and the Global Registry

Data Quality Framework: A comprehensive best practice guide for the improvement of data quality.

Global Product Classification (GPC): Part of the GS1 System and a key enabler for the Global Data Synchonistation Network (GDSN) and category management.

Find out more about GDSN by visiting the GDSN website.