Woolworths on board with GS1 data synchronisation
MEDIA RELEASE
12 September 2011
Sydney, Australia: The rollout of GS1 Australia’s GS1net service has taken a major step forward with GDSN electronic messaging now implemented between supermarket chain Woolworths and their suppliers via GS1net.
The GS1net service enables product master data, such as descriptions, weights and dimensions and pricing to be electronically transferred between suppliers and retailers more simply and more accurately than ever before.
Australia's largest supermarket worked with GS1 Australia and trade partners to implement the GS1net service. All messaging developed through the network is to Global Data Synchronisation Network (GDSN) requirements, the global standard for data messaging, which will reduce cost for members who up to now have had to utilise paper forms unique to Woolworths.
GS1 Australia's CEO Maria Palazzolo said “Having Woolworths connected to GS1net will provide further benefits to their many trading partners already using GS1net and will drive even greater adoption of data synchronisation across the industry”.
Woolworths General Manager for Longlife Buying, Stephen Bate said, “With Woolworths now fully compliant with GS1net and able to synchronise data with our suppliers we see this as a valuable opportunity for our trade partners to reduce their cost of doing business.”
“Whilst the process of rolling out GS1net is only just beginning at Woolies we look forward to on boarding more of our vendors over the coming months.”
With GS1net at Woolworths, companies are able to:
- Publish data once to more than one retailer
- Improve the accuracy of their data
- Improve the speed with which master data changes can be made
- Receive electronic confirmation of master data and cost submission
“Global supply chain standards are foundational to effective data synchronisation. GS1 global standards are used by millions of companies around the world to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of their supply chains. Management of master data using GS1 Standards provides industry with this ability,“ Maria Palazzolo said.
Background
About GS1 and GS1 Australia
GS1 is a leading global not-for-profit organisation dedicated to global standards and solutions that improve the efficiency and visibility of supply and demand chains. The GS1 System is the most widely used supply chain standards system in the world. GS1 Australia is the Australian member of the global GS1 organisation, enabling its more than 16,000 members – businesses of all sizes from 22 sectors across Australia – to enhance their efficiency and cost effectiveness by adopting electronic supply chain best practices. To learn more about GS1 Australia visit www.gs1au.org
For further information and interviews, please contact Tina Manolitsas at GS1 Australia on 1300 366 033 or 03 9550 3424.
