A common framework for data structure and quality

Jens Laugesen

Head Of Supply Chain Management, nemlig.com

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GS1 Denmark

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Nemlig.com/Collage: Valdemar Edouardo Glahn-Abrahamsen

How do you expect to use GS1 in everyday life?

We see the GS1 standards as a key part of our data strategy going forward. GTIN is already the backbone of our product identification and we look forward to going live with GS1Trade Sync as a natural extension of our work with data quality.

GS1Trade Sync allows us to receive structured and validated product information directly from our suppliers. This will give us a more consistent and efficient process - both when onboarding new products and in the ongoing maintenance of data.

The goal is to have a common data foundation that both we and our business partners can rely on. This will strengthen our ability to deliver correct information to our customers and reduce time waste and errors in our internal processes.

How does GS1 contribute to creating value for you - and how do you expect this to develop?

GS1 creates value by giving us access to a common framework for structure and quality in our data that we can build our processes around. This becomes especially important when we work with many suppliers and are constantly expanding our product range. GS1 standards make it possible to speak the same language, which facilitates collaboration across the board.

When we start using GS1Trade Sync to its full extent, we expect to further professionalize our data management - and at the same time make it easier for our suppliers to work with us.

It is also important for us to emphasize that the more players in the value chain that use GS1 standards and GS1Trade Sync, the greater the overall value. That's why we hope that even more partners will adopt the solution. It's a joint investment in data quality, transparency and a more efficient grocery trade.

Going forward, we see GS1 as an important partner - not only for master data, but also in relation to sustainability information, traceability and preparation for future legislation. These are areas where structured data and common standards will be crucial."