GS1net (Data Synchronisation)
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Information at your fingertips
GS1net™ is the Australasian component of GS1’s Global Data Synchronisation Network or GDSN. It enables organisations to cooperate in setting up and maintaining electronic catalogues of product data. Various GS1net applications contain detailed information on hundreds of thousands of products in particular sectors - grocery, hardware and office products are the initial such sectors in New Zealand. Once in operation, GS1net provides detail on a relevant product’s physical features, consumer benefits, pricing and marketing.
Accuracy means efficiency
GS1net delivers huge benefits to supply chain participants who have
simultaneous access to the same, accurate information. This enables
freight forwarders, for example, to know the exact dimensions and
weight of a product for which they will have custody. An organisation’s
marketing personnel can know the key consumer benefits and pricing
considerations on the product and so on.
Key benefits of GS1net include:
- Less ordering mistakes
- Consistent stock levels – no excess or ‘out of stock’ situations.
- Improved product scanning rates
- Reduced reconciliation costs
- More consistent pricing
- Less incorrect and rejected deliveries
- Better space management in warehousing and logistics carriers
- Reduced supply chain costs - for supplier and retailer
Read more in our technical and user guides in the GS1net tools and resources section.
GS1 members can register for GS1net. If you are not a member, join GS1 here.
Synchronising with businesses in NZ and Australia
If you have a need to synchronise your product information using GS1net, and with customers both in New Zealand and Australia, there are two key ways you can achieve this. You can either have a separate Single Market catalogue for New Zealand and Australia OR a Dual Market catalogue servicing both markets. However, please note the Dual Market option is only available if one legal entity trades with both markets. If you have multiple legel entities serving the markets then you will need multiple catalogues presenting these legel entities, removing the ability to operate a Dual Market catalogue for New Zealand.
Our key message is that whatever option you choose, please understand the Data Synchronisation and GS1net is a ongoing business initiative. This business initiative is integral to the relationship you have with each of your GS1net participating customers. GS1net is not all about a finite IT project.
Find out more about synchronising with businesses in Australia and New Zealand.
Taking care of business
GS1 works closely with retailers to help them improve and maintain data accuracy. Some major retailers in Australasia now require their suppliers to use GS1net. We can help implement the standards into your organisation.
Read more about our GS1net implementation services. Plus our GS1net Tools and Resources can help you become GS1net ready.
Are you GS1net Ready?
The GS1net Ready process is a very important step on the journey to synchronising your product data with your trading partners. Below you will find a presentation that outlines the process to being granted GS1net Ready for your customer. Also you will find a checklist that details key components that we will need to confirm have been completed prior to requesting from GS1 NZ to become GS1net Ready.
Contact us on (0800) 10 23 56 or GS1net@gs1nz.org for more information.
