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The Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN) is a standards-based, interoperable network built around the GS1 Global Registry®, GDSN-certified data pools, the GS1 Data Quality Framework, and GS1 Global Product Classification. This system provides a powerful global environment for secure and continuous synchronization of accurate product and location data. By leveraging this framework trading partners are able to share and use the same, accurate information in their supply chain-related functions and systems.

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A GDSN-certified data pool is a service provider that provides customers with data synchronization services and act as a gateway to the GDSN. Data pools are certified acts to demonstrate their compliance with the GS1 System Standards for data synchronization. Through your data pool, your product data is sent to trading partners you authorize to receive your data, such as Walmart. The GDSN-certified data pools around the world have the ability to exchange data with each other (inter-operate) and ensure that your data is totally secure within the GDSN

Commport Datapool is a GDSN certified data pool provided by Commport Communications that can help you populate your GDSN product data and then, with your authorization, transmit your product data to Walmart or other GDSN retailers around the world. For more information visit here.

Commport Datapool can work with you to quickly provide both data synchronization services as well as all the assistance needed in loading and managing your data content – from one provider. Commport Datapool has built user friendly interfaces that can meet your company’s data and technology capabilities, whether you are a global corporation or a small town supplier.

The product information network provides data sync services for data sources, data recipients and regulatory agencies. Commport Datapool is the one of the largest GDSN Certified Data Pool in the World. Global Product Classification (GS1) is the global leader for organized product information standards.

With GDSN, trading partners always have the latest information in their systems, and any changes made to one company’s data are automatically and immediately provided to all of the other companies who do business with them. This is the case not only Walmart but data updates are also sent to any other retail customers who are using the GDSN. When a supplier and a customer know they are using the same accurate and up-to-date data, it is smoother, quicker and less expensive for them to do business together. The GDSN provides a single point of truth for product information. Because of the standardized and automated architecture of the network trading partners may belong to any GDSN-certified data pool in order to do data synchronization. This means that you are not forced to use one data pool over another simply because your retail customer has chosen a particular provider. For more information about all of the GDSN-certified data pools click here. 

Data Synchronization is the process of collaborating with trading partners by sharing the same standardized catalogue information for use in their supply chain. Catalogue information includes location information (ship to locations, corporate headquarters etc.) as well as product information (Global Trade Item Number (GTIN), dimensions, descriptions, brand etc). In addition, data synchronization provides a framework to automatically communicate and update the information with all affected parties as changes are made. Data Synchronization enables Walmart to obtain all of the necessary product data it requires to trade with your company via electronic communication, through your GDSN-certified data pool.

Who Uses GDSN? Major retailers such as Kroger, Lowes, and Amazon - just to name a few. This adoption of GDSN allows companies, consumers, and retailers to benefit from automated content delivery and its rewards

GDSN provide a standardized language for companies all down the supply chain, its data is synchronized in real time, which makes it possible for suppliers to update details about a product and for their trading partners around the globe to know immediately, helping to mitigate potential hiccups in the shipping process.

The GS1 Global Data Synchronisation Network (GS1 GDSN) is the world's largest product data network. GS1 GDSN makes it possible for any company, in any market, to share high-quality product information seamlessly.

How GDSN Works.

With GDSN, your product data is uploaded, maintained and shared automatically, ensuring trading partners have immediate access to the most current and complete information needed to exchange products on both local and global markets.

Global Location Number (GLN) can be used by companies to identify their locations, giving them complete flexibility to identify any type or level of location required.

GLNs are mandatory within GDSN and they are used to identity data owners/information providers, such as distributors, brokers, and manufacturers, as well as legal entities and physical locations.

Technically, there is no difference between a GTIN vs UPC because they are one and the same. Likewise, UPC, EAN, and ISBN are all GTINs. That's because a GTIN is the number encoded into either a UPC, EAN, or ISBN barcode. There are three types of GTINs: GTIN-12 (UPC), GTIN-13 (EAN), and an ISBN.

A UPC, short for universal product code, is a type of code printed on retail product packaging to aid in identifying a particular item. It consists of two parts – the machine-readable barcode, which is a series of unique black bars, and the unique 12-digit number beneath it.

One of the main building blocks of the GS1 System, the Global Trade Item Number® (GTIN®) is the globally unique GS1 Identification Key used to identify trade items. GTINs are assigned by the brand owner of the product, and are used to identify products as they move through the global supply chain.