1. 1 Two User Cases of Product Description and Cataloguing using – or not - ISO standards Toulouse ISO Meeting June 26, 2006 Raymond Betz Raymond Betz ePDC, Brussels ePDC, Brussels eCl@ss, Köln

2. 2 Business Structural use of Product Properties 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS © R.BETZ 0. PROPERTY TEMPLATES/PROPERTIES

3. 3 PIDX Dictionary

4. 4 Business Structural use of Product Properties 2. DICTIONARIES 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS 0. PROPERTY TEMPLATES/PROPERTIES

5. eCl@ss e.V. Internet: http://www.eclass-online.com/ Cologne Institute for Business Research Consult Ltd.email: info@eclass.de July 2001 What‘s meant by “Classification”? Segment Group Subgroup Commodity Class Properties This explains the eCl@ss symbol Diameter, colour, hardness, height, flange type etc A hierarchical system for grouping products/materials according to a logical schema, with a granularity appropriate to incorporate detailed product properties. Keywords Synonyms

6. 6 Business Structural use of Product Properties 2. DICTIONARIES + CLASSIFICATION 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS 0. PROPERTY TEMPLATES/PROPERTIES

7. 7 HomeHome | About GS1 | Products & Solutions | Services | Sectors | Contact GS1About GS1 Products & SolutionsServicesSectorsContact GS1 Home Home > Products & Solutions > GDSN > GPC Products & Solutions GDSN Global Product Classification (GPC) The Global Product Classification (GPC) is part of the GS1 System and a key enabler for the Global Data Synchonistation Network (GDSN) and category management. All current published GPC content is available free of charge, without any usage restrictions.Global Data Synchonistation Network The three business objectives of the GS1 GPC are to: Support buying programmes by allowing buyers to pre- select groups of applicable products Provide a common language for category management, thus speeding up the ability to react to consumer needs Be a key enabler of the Global Data Synchronisation Network Accessing GPC To access GPC, go to http://www.ean- ucc.org/global_smp/Global_Product_Classification.htmlhttp://www.ean- ucc.org/global_smp/Global_Product_Classification.html View the GPC Access Guide Further information Learn about the basics of GPC Download the GPC Brochure Worldwide SitesWorldwide Sites | Login to GS1 OnlineLogin to GS1 Online GS1 GPC - TrainingTraining

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9. 9 Business Structural use of Product Properties 3. ONTOLOGIES 2. DICTIONARIES + CLASSIFICATION 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS 0. PROPERTY TEMPLATES/PROPERTIES

10. 10 Business Structural use of Product Properties 4. CATALOGUES 3. ONTOLOGIES 2. DICTIONARIES + CLASSIFICATION 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS 0. PROPERTY TEMPLATES/PROPERTIES

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12. 12 Business Structural use of Product Properties eBUSINESS 5. TRANSACTIONS 4. CATALOGUES 3. ONTOLOGIES 2. DICTIONARIES + CLASSIFICATION 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS 0. PROPERTY TEMPLATES/PROPERTIES

13. 13 eCAT/ePDC/EEG1 relations eCAT Workshop eCAT Part CWA 15045 ePDC Project/1 CWA 15294/15295 ePDC Project/2 3 CWAs CEN/EEG1 Workshop Transactions Invoice Remittance Catalogues cCAT (closed) Cooperation EU Commission/DG Enterprise Funding OIDDI (Dictionaries) Ordering (closed) ISO TC184 SC4 ISO TC37 (Terminology) (closed) FG/CDC Interop. Dictionaries (ISO TC 184 + ePDC) CEN Shipping New! (closed) Scheduling New! BRS

14. 14 Two User Cases: NMPI/PFI from Renault Automotive NMPI/PFI from Renault Automotive Oil and Gas Industry: 4 Dictionaries! Oil and Gas Industry: 4 Dictionaries!