In brief: GDSN is a global GS1 network that enables manufacturers and retailers to exchange standardized product master data. The data is provided in certified data pools and synchronized with recipients.
Major retailers require data via GDSN, particularly in the grocery, drugstore, home improvement, DIY and healthcare sectors. Mandatory information such as ingredients, allergens, dimensions and packaging data must strictly comply with the standard.
A PIM system provides the data, maps it to GDSN attributes and validates it. Many PIM systems offer ready-made connectors to data pools for this purpose.
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