GXS Data Pool Manager

The exchange of accurate and timely product and price information is a critical building block for a successful B2B programme. GXS Data Pool Manager (DPM) offers both end users and community owners the ability to automate data synchronisation through a proven, GS1 Global Data Synchronisation Network (GDSN) certified platform and a suite of online and machine-to-machine integration tools. DPM supports the following key processes:

• Item catalogue management, validation and trading partner publication for suppliers
• Synchronisation within individual communities and across the network of GDSN certified interoperable data pools
• Subscription administration and data delivery for retailers

DPM helps to facilitate the significant benefits that can be achieved by automating the item setup process, such as the following:

• Accurate and consistent product information across a trading partner community
• Reduction in labour associated with item setup and maintenance
• Decreased speed to market for new products
• Consistent and reliable data that can be directly integrated into backend systems
• Accurate orders leading to lower administrative costs, compliance penalties and invoice reconciliation issues
• Ability to increase compliance with government regulations and enhance social and corporate responsibility through access to rich item level content related to logistics, nutritional, allergen and other details