GS1net and Master Data Management

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ECN provides easy to use, sustainable solutions to improve the management and quality of your product master data.

GS1net Introduction
GS1net is part of a global network of data pools that allows you to synchronise your product master data with your trading partner using global standards. GS1net streamlines the process of aligning product catalogues used for Global Data Synchronisation (GDS) with your trading partners. GS1net solutions from ECN provide the following:

GS1net enablement with certified middleware
National Product Catalogue (NPC) enablement for healthcare.
Access to global markets via the GDSN network of data pools.
Centralised, validated product master data using global GS1 standards.

Master Data Management (MDM) Introduction
MDM systems provide you with the flexibility and control to validate and publish quality product master data by:

Validating customer and vendor data before it reaches your ERP system.
Controlled workflow for customer and vendor account creation processes.
Accurate address information for billing and logistics.
Centralised management of product images and content for advertising and marketing use.
Implement controlled business processes for New Product Development (NPD) and New Product Introduction (NPI).

In New Zealand The ECN Group are resellers of iICE Validator™ (see details on this below).

iICE Validator™ for GS1net

Small Catalogue Edition
iICE Validator™ Small Catalogue Edition (SCE) is a cost-effective solution designed for suppliers with smaller product catalogues. With its intuitive, graphical data validation reports, you can simply "load and review" catalogue data for GS1net in a matter of minutes.

SCE enables you to achieve GS1net compliance quickly and easily, and will also allow you to print buying forms to support retail customers not yet using GS1net.

Premium Edition
iICE Validator™ Premium Edition (PE) is designed for suppliers who maintain a higher volume of products.

PE offers a range of advanced options that further improve the process of managing your product data. These include interfacing with back-end business systems and bulk catalogue loading.