Pilots for were conducted to help establish best practices for the implementation of the GS1 Global Data Model. Learnings from these pilots include the need for organisations to invest in the right people, processes and technology—however, a positive return on investment is expected as the top-line and operational efficiency benefits are expected to outweigh the initial one-time investment.

Pilots for were conducted to help establish best practices for the implementation of the GS1 Global Data Model. Learnings from these pilots include the need for organisations to invest in the right people, processes and technology—however, a positive return on investment is expected as the top-line and operational efficiency benefits are expected to outweigh the initial one-time investment.

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One-time investment and operational changes

One-time investment and operational changes

People

Organisations will need to train employees involved in data creation, exchange, verification and usage on the GS1 Global Data Model attributes, definitions and updated processes.

People

Organisations will need to train employees involved in data creation, exchange, verification and usage on the GS1 Global Data Model attributes, definitions and updated processes.

Processes

Product data will need to be mapped with the GS1 Global Data Model and updated for existing GTINs. Brand owners estimate it could take months to update all data for existing products.

Processes

Product data will need to be mapped with the GS1 Global Data Model and updated for existing GTINs. Brand owners estimate it could take months to update all data for existing products.

Technology

Organisations will need to identify technological gaps and implement changes to current systems (APIs, data systems and operational systems) to comply with the GS1 Global Data Model.

Technology

Organisations will need to identify technological gaps and implement changes to current systems (APIs, data systems and operational systems) to comply with the GS1 Global Data Model.

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Implementation pilots pave the way for future success

Implementation pilots pave the way for future success

The GS1 Global Data Model v1.0 was piloted in three regions: Europe, Latin America and North America. Asia Pacific and Middle East & Africa will be coming in 2020. The primary objectives of the pilots were to collect learnings needed to improve or implement the GS1 Global Data Model and establish “what it will take” to implement.

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Perspectives from pilot participants

Perspectives from pilot participants

“With the GS1 Global Data Model we are providing consistent information to consumers across retailers and markets.”

“With the GS1 Global Data Model we are providing consistent information to consumers across retailers and markets.”

“Sharing data with GS1 Global Data Model retailers is faster than with non-GS1 Global Data Model retailers.”

“Sharing data with GS1 Global Data Model retailers is faster than with non-GS1 Global Data Model retailers.”

“The GS1 Global Data Model will reduce time spent on quality checks because we are improving accuracy and completeness.”

“The GS1 Global Data Model will reduce time spent on quality checks because we are improving accuracy and completeness.”

“With the GS1 Global Data Model it is easier to launch new products at both the digital and physical shelf.”

“With the GS1 Global Data Model it is easier to launch new products at both the digital and physical shelf.”

“The GS1 Global Data Model makes it easier to understand and use attributes in our business.”

“The GS1 Global Data Model makes it easier to understand and use attributes in our business.”

“It is beneficial for companies when all product information (B2B and B2C content) comes together in one complete ‘package’ for new items or product changes/updates.”

“It is beneficial for companies when all product information (B2B and B2C content) comes together in one complete ‘package’ for new items or product changes/updates.”

Everyone needs better product data

Learn why better data is mission critical for brand owners and retailers, and ultimately for consumers.

Learn why better data is mission critical for brand owners and retailers, and ultimately for consumers.

One product. One experience. Every channel.

Learn how the GS1 Global Data Model helps address the toughest data challenges facing businesses today.

Learn how the GS1 Global Data Model helps address the toughest data challenges facing businesses today.

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