1. June 22, 2006 GS1 US & GS1 Canada North American Upstream Initiative

2. ©2005 GS1 Canada2 Agenda: Overview “Pain-points” Identification Solutions North America Upstream Work Group Formation Commitment to Pilot XML EDI

3. ©2005 GS1 Canada3 Background: What is the Global Upstream Supply Initiative (GUSI)? GUSI started as an initiative to identify ways to drive increased supply chain efficiency between Consumer Packaged Goods manufacturers and their packaging and raw material suppliers. Who is involved? European suppliers and manufacturers GCI (Global Commerce Initiative) GS1

4. ©2005 GS1 Canada4 Background: Goal of the GUSI Working Group Gain benefits from electronic communication between manufacturers and their suppliers of raw materials. Develop a set of standards that all parties can use in their solutions Develop a “common language” for electronic business transactions between trading partners for: Business Processes Data Exchange Standards

5. ©2005 GS1 Canada5 Background: The work of the GUSI Working Group resulted in the following: An Upstream Integration Model (UIM) providing a flexible model of processes and messages covering: Integration Agreements Data Synchronization Purchase Demand Management and Planning Incoming Goods Financial Accounting Transactions

6. ©2005 GS1 Canada6 Background Results cont: Enhanced XML Standards Developed collaboratively between GS1 and GUSI Based on the UIM Intended to compliment the GS1 XML Standards Soon to include EANCOM

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9. 9 “Pain Points” – issues: Pain-Points of Supplier/Manufacturer business process Need for Standards that covers wider supplier base in North America Small and Medium Enterprises do not have the technical tools or internal systems and process integration yet, to expand to EDI or XML Cost savings for supplier communication not an industry priority at this time Finding a supplier who realizes there is a supply chain problem and is willing to do something about it

10. ©2005 GS1 Canada10 “Pain Points” – solutions: How can GS1 North America solve the pain-points? GUSI has developed standards for the “Plan to Cash” process. Other business processes being reviewed. GUSI Upstream Integration Model can be used for adopting the business process as a stepping stone to e-commerce Cost Benefit / ROI calculator being created to show companies why this initiative needs to be a priority North American Upstream Working Group can provide education on needs and initiative to suppliers Once communication is established with suppliers, pilot projects will be initiated

11. ©2005 GS1 Canada11 Let’s Get Started - Work Group Formation: Determine Level of Interest Commitment to Pilot Technology EDI XML

12. ©2005 GS1 Canada12 Contact details Canada Mary ShawManager, Standards Development T: 416-380-1516 E: mary.shaw@gs1ca.orgmary.shaw@gs1ca.org Mike SadiwnykVP, Industry Relations T: 416-510-8039 ext. 2212E: mike.sadiwnyk@gs1ca.orgmike.sadiwnyk@gs1ca.org United States John TerwilligerVP, Market Development T: 609-620-4561E: jterwilliger@gs1us.orgjterwilliger@gs1us.org Mary WilsonSr. Director, Standards Management T: 609-620-4516E: mwilson@gs1us.org