Join the GDSN User Group

The GDSN User Group is composed of users from all regions of the globe and all points in the supply chain. Its mission is to identify industry business needs, define high-level business requirements and provide input to the prioritisation of GDSN functionality.

Join us! Wide and active participation is critical to ensure the GDSN continues to meet the needs of its users.

GDSN User Group Objectives

• Identify required functionality (standards based and network) required to enhance and progress the GDSN
• Implementation of GDSN standards for data synchronization globally
• Ensure equitable representation from all regions and groups
• Ensure globalisation – get the “developing regions” involved in the design of the future of GDSN

The GDSN User Group provides a forum to accelerate the implementation of GDSN globally. GDSN, Inc. will work with the User Group in the performance of the following duties:

• Make sure the standards support the business needs of your company and the community as a whole
• Contribute requirements to the development process
• Accelerate the implementation process
• Network and exchange ideas with other users who are implementing GDSN
• Identify business processes the GDSN can improve and automate
• Identify a user Champion and necessary project team members
• Identify of committed pilot participants
• Deliver of the Business Case Document (BCD) for approved projects

For more information, please read the GDSN User Group Charter

To join the GDSN User Group, please contact:

GDSN User Group Meeting Schedule 2008-2009

Fall 2008 Meeting – October 6-10, 2008
Held in conjunction with the GS1 GSMP Fall Event
Venue to be announced

Winter 2009 Meeting
Date, details and venue to be announced