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GS1 Global Data Model

One product. One experience.
Every channel.

The GS1 Global Data Model helps you leverage your product content for a seamless shopping experience across every channel.

By simplifying and harmonising the exchange of product data around the world, the GS1 Global Data Model increases operational efficiency for brand owners and retailers and improves data accuracy and completeness for consumers.

Improved consumer experiences

Consumers will benefit from seamless, omnichannel shopping experiences as the GS1 Global Data model improves the availability, completeness, accuracy and timeliness of product data. Specifically, the GS1 Global Data Model will:

  • Make it easier to find the right product online

  • 5-10% reduction in returns driven by product data

  • Speed availability of new and unique products

  • Help deliver personalized experiences and offers

Improved consumer experiences

Increased operational efficiencies

Brand owners and retailers will benefit from increased operational efficiencies as the GS1 Global Data Model makes it easier to share quality product data across trading partners. Specifically, the GS1 Global Data Model will:

  • 30%-60% reduction in effort for data exchange

  • Simplify data management and quality control

  • Reduce the cost of mitigating data issues

  • Maximise opportunities to leverage advanced analytics

Increased operational efficiencies

How it works

 

The GS1 Global Data Model clarifies data requirements across trading partners by defining the attributes needed to list and sell your product in a given market.

 
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Content Area

Defines product attributes in a clear, business-friendly manner

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Standardises attributes
Content Area

Standardises attributes required for product data exchange

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location
Content Area

Accounts for varying needs by category, region and location

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technology-agnostic data exchange
Content Area

Supports seamless, technology-agnostic data exchange

Attribute Categories

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 GS1 Global Data Model eLearning course
GS1 Global Data Model eLearning course

Complete the eLearning course on the GS1 Global Data Model to find out why it’s important, how it works and how to prepare.

GS1 Global Data Model Everyone needs better product data
Everyone needs better product data

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

GS1 Global Data Model Getting prepared
Getting prepared

Learn about the pilots and prepare your company to leverage the GS1 Global Data Model.