The GS1 Ireland Data Pool Service addresses the issue of poor master data management and its associated problems by providing an environment where data is exchanged, in a secure streamlined manner, for your local and international retail customers.

What is a Data Pool?

A Data Pool is an centralized database of standardized product information that manages the movement of this information between trading partners.


Features of GS1 Ireland Data Pool Service

The GS1 Ireland Data Pool Service ensures accurate product information in the supply chain through a simple five-step process.

1. Input: The GS1 Ireland Data Pool lets you enter your product information quickly and simply through a user-friendly web-interface (WebForms) or by a standard message

2. Validate: The information is then validated using an automated product data quality assurance service that checks data using GDSN agreed code lists and values.

3. Store: The GS1 Ireland Data Pool service provides a single, secure environment where all your product information is stored and strictly
protected.

4. Share: Once validated, your product information can be shared with all trading partners, or only the trading partners of your choice.

5. Maintain: When you update your product information, for example, if there is a minor change to the packaging, the GS1 Ireland Data Pool ensures all your trading partners receive the same updated information. This means your trading partners are never working with different, out-dated or inaccurate product information.

The GS1 Ireland Data Pool simplifies the process of providing accurate product information to all trading partners or the trading partners of your choice.

Benefits & Opportunities

Improved new product introductions through quicker, easier and accurate New Line Listing
• Better Category & Promotion Management
• Shorter lead time on product promotions and new product introductions
• Easier to add or change catalogue items
• Maximised retail exposure for product posting
• Improved warehouse planning

Easier Administrative Data Handling
• Single point of entry for all product attributes = reduced potential for entry error along the supply chain
• Real time availability of data across the supply chain
• Integrated validation of product attributes
• No need for cross-reference tables
• Fewer Invoice disputes
• Fewer accounts receivable issues
• Secure offsite storage of product data

Smoother Logistics
• Efficient order sizing from accurate weights & measures
• Efficient load planning through greater data availability

Increased productivity
• Less admin work means sales & buying teams can focus on generating demand for product
• Central repository of data for suppliers, which means less time spent administering data at multiple internal locations.

Better Bottom Line
• Access to Global Retail Community
• Increased efficiency = Increased profits