1. GS1 Update September 2005

2. ©2005 GS1 2 History Long history of collaboration GS1 has worked closely and even driven Generic header We want to be the linkage between users and solution providers GS1 update Ongoing migration to a more single global entity # of users groups Made a lot of progress GDSN eCom GS1 Methodology is based on UMM GDD is based on proprietary core components based on the core component technical specification Core Components submission made several years ago, nothing published Polishing the apple EPC Changing market conditions How can CEFACT meet those needs in a timely manner? How we create the business case to show this?

3. ©2005 GS1 3 BACKGROUND EAN is now GS1 Single global organization A product portfolio for business needs of today and the future New visual brand Identity Communications strategy « GS1, a new name, a global vision together »

4. ©2005 GS1 4 GS1 Strategic Matrix The Global Language of Business OVERALL BENEFITS: Improving efficiency & visibility in supply and demand chains Global standards for automatic identification RAPID AND ACCURATE ITEM, ASSET OR LOCATION IDENTIFICATION Global standards for electronic business Messaging RAPID, EFFICIENT & ACCURATE BUSINESS DATA EXCHANGE The environment for global data Synchronisation STANDARDISED, RELIABLE DATA FOR EFFECTIVE BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS Global Standards for RFID-based Identification MORE ACCURATE, IMMEDIATE AND COST EFFICIENT VISIBLITY OF INFORMATION

5. GSMP: The GS1 Global Standards Management Process

6. ©2005 GS1 6 Where Did This GSMP Come From? A history of limited global cooperation A dynamic technical background A global mandate in 2001 A new approach to standards launched in 2002 A new global methodology in 2002

7. ©2005 GS1 7 The GSMP Reason for Being SEDAS, DE GENCOD, FR TRADACOM, UK TRANSCOM, NL DAKOM, SE and others 1983 TDI UN/CEFACT 1972 - 19821988 EANCOM ANSI X12 1983 VICS

8. ©2005 GS1 8 GSMP Founding Principles User governed GS1 managed Standards to support business process Transparency/visibility at all stages in the process Global Standards based on consensus Priorities set by industry

9. ©2005 GS1 9 IDENTIFICATION DATA CARRIER ELECTRONIC COMMERCE SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT EPC/RFID GTIN GLN GIAIGRAIGSRN Application Identifiers EDIRSS XMLEAN/UPC UCC/EAN-128 GSMP Deliverables: GS1 Core Technologies

10. ©2005 GS1 10 The GSMP Process: Business Requirements Groups (Users) Technical Development Teams (Staff) Governance GS1 Management Board

11. ©2005 GS1 11 2.2 Create Business Requirements Analysis Document 2.1 Call to action to form action team and designate piloters. 4.1 Create XML/XSD 4.2 Create Technical Level GDD 4.3 Test Technical Solution 4.4 Complete Public Review 4.5 Motion to Pilot (close CR) 2.3 Motion to Progress 6.1 Complete Eballot Business Solution Design Technical Solution Design eBallot & Posting 6.2 Post BMS to GSMP Web site 1.1 Request for New Functionality 1.3 Prioritize Work Queue 1.2 Complete Assessment & Impact Analysis 1.5 Approve Business Plan Initiative (Submit CR) 1 1.4 Submit Statement of Work (SOW) 2 Requirement Gathering & Analysis 3 4 6 3.1 Document Business Message Standard Section 2.0 3.4 Motion to progress 3.2 Verify Impact Analysis 6.4 Board Ratification (Notice sent) Develop Business Case 5 Pilot 5.1 Finalise Pilot Specification 5.4 Pilot report and request update standards with enhancements (optional) 5.5 Motion to go to e-Ballot 6.3 Motion to go to Production/ Certification 5.3 Complete Pilot 3.3 Complete Public Review 5.2 Develop Integrated Pilot Environment

12. ©2005 GS1 12 The Changing Face Of The GS1 Community Align Plan Order Deliver Pay DSD New Processes UIM New Industries CPG/ Simpleb AIDC

13. ©2005 GS1 13 We succeed when or because we… …listen business needs …clarify scope and deliverables …provide standards expertise …prioritize industry needs …adapt our methods, processes, groups …work directly with the user community …deliver what we promise, QUICKLY!!

14. ©2005 GS1 14 Retail Event: A Real Business Problem Retail Event Message Change Request entered by Eric Aronowitz, Kimberly-Clark Rationale: Largest source of demand volatility Proprietary systems today

15. ©2005 GS1 15 Implementation Driven by Standards Based Solutions Retail EVENT Message Newly Minted, Into the Field!

16. A Word About GS1 B2B

17. ©2005 GS1 17 Background: The Religious Wars & The Promised Land X12 EDI Syntax X12 Business Process EANCOM EDI Syntax EANCOM Business Process Other EDI Syntax Other Business Process XML Simpleb

18. ©2005 GS1 18 The Path to Collaborative Commerce

19. ©2005 GS1 19 Dual Role of the Keys GTIN Foundational Data: Packaging Info Shipping Info Regulatory Info Commercial Info Transactional Data: Order Qty Deliver Dates Etc. GTIN

20. ©2005 GS1 20 GS1 Standards and UNCEFACT Modeling “based”on UMM GDD developed based on CCTS GDD data elements re-use of EDIFACT XML Naming and Design Rules “Generic” Message Header

21. ©2005 GS1 21 Implementation Level: B2B Implementation (EANCOM ® and XML) per country

22. ©2005 GS1 22 GDSN Network Provides the Tools For Data Pool Interoperability Registry Data Pool Data Pool RetailerMfg Single Point of entry and exit

23. ©2005 GS1 23 Global Registry Subscribers 422 total: 95 retailers and 327 manufacturers Primarily North American and multi-national 110% growth since January 2005 GTINs Over 380,000 114% growth since January 2005 Activity 38,301 subscriptions sent and 24,133 were matched In January, 38% of subscriptions matched; 63% now Global Registry Update

24. ©2005 GS1 24 Number of Certified Data Pools is increasing 10 certified in 2004; 7 are active 27 involved in 2005 Certification event 16 GS1 Member Organization (Countries) Data pool certification is accomplished annually Long term goal is to offer “rolling certification” Current model: certification is funded from subscriber fees (versus data pool certification fees) Certification Activity

25. ©2005 GS1 25 User-Driven Roadmap for GDSN New Requirements and Standards Multi-Source New Item Form Item Authorization Price Synchronization Data Accuracy Flexible Fields GDS Network and Process Improvements Attribute Value Pair Process TP Corp. Revenue Field GLN Hierarchy Transfer of Data Pool GR Test Bed Environment Centralized Validation Standards Enhancements CIC Response Enhancement Add’l RFCIN Requirements GPC Subscription Capabilities Code list implementation CIC Additional Responses Sync List Audit Validations Item Delete Rules/Guideline others… Timeline DevelopmentDP and GR Coding2006 Certification May 2006 Sep 2006

26. ©2005 GS1 26 Global Revolution of Data Communication GTIN Bar Code The Global Data Synchronization Network The Global Data Of Business

27. ©2005 GS1 27 …Yields Global Input GDD Office Supplies: US Do-It-Yourself: Germany, France Item Regional: Netherlands Foodservice: Canada Healthcare: Guatemala HazMat: US ebMeat: EU Regs. Implementation Feedback: All Regions

28. ©2005 GS1 28 Speed and Volume: Change Requests processed by Year

29. ©2005 GS1 29 GSMP Development Areas

30. ©2005 GS1 30 Efficiency Improvement: Average & Target Cycle Time by Year

31. GSMP Planning

32. ©2005 GS1 32 Planning: The Essential Element of Our Team Team Objectives The Strategic Plan The GSMP Plan

33. ©2005 GS1 33 The 2005 GSMP Business Plan Will… Support GDSN expansion Provide strategic technical direction Continue to build Community Continue to improve the process

34. ©2005 GS1 34 Other 2005 GSMP Business Plan Highlights EANCOM Global Re-launch Asia Pacific Initiative GDD Expansion & Improvement Business Initiatives Traceability UIM RSS Fresh Foods Food Service New Lines Data Accuracy Other 2005 GSMP Business Plan Highlights

35. ©2005 GS1 35 The Changing Faces Bring New Requirements GS1 Sector Strategy Healthcare/Pharma Defense Textiles/Apparel/Footwear Transport/Logistics/Customs

36. ©2005 GS1 36 New Communities: The Dilemma for eCom Data Organization The right data, for the right people, for the right products, in the right places Scaleability Machine to machine Clear rules Applies to every region Interoperability

37. ©2005 GS1 37 Our Dilemma Granularity Simplicity One Single Trade Item Model One Data Set for Each Recipient

38. ©2005 GS1 38 Proposed Solution: 2 Phases Phase 1: Determine rationale high-level groupings Design and build an efficient XML construction and conveyance mechanism Phase 2: Develop a more sophisticated context model Develop clear rules about context use & development Re-evaluate phase 1 data sets in accordance with 1 & 2

39. ©2005 GS1 39 Enhance the Technical Solution As the Community Matures Granularity Simplicity Phase 2 Phase 1 One Single Trade Item Model One Data Set for Each Recipient

40. Where Do We Go From Here??

41. ©2005 GS1 41 Globally Implemented EDI/XML Standards 1.A multi-sector approach is essential 2.A proactive approach to technology required 3.SPEED and RETURN to our customers is essential For UN/CEFACT: 1.Minimize compliance costs 2.Demonstrate interoperability 3.Speed of development 4.Communicate value 5.A Business Planning Opportunity? Key Message: