The Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN) is an internet-based, interconnected network of interoperable data pools governed by
GS1 standards. The GDSN enables companies around the globe to exchange standardized product master data with their trading partners.
The GDSN is used as a tool to support high data quality through use of authoritative data sources, real-time data synchronization, and standardization of data formatting.
The GDSN operates using a publish-subscribe pattern between two trading partners, each of which are registered with and access the GDSN via a data pool. The GS1 Global Registry acts as a directory to point to the data pool where data is housed, and matches subscription to registrations in order to facilitate synchronization.
Drummond Group, LLC is GS1's official GDSN testing and certification agency.
Global identification numbers
The
Global Location Number
The Global Location Number (GLN) is part of the GS1 systems of standards. It is a simple tool used to identify a location and can identify locations uniquely where required. This identifier is compliant with norm ISO/IEC 6523.
The GS1 Identifica ...
(GLN) and the
Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) are the global identification numbers in the GDSN. The GLN is the identifier for
legal entities
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, trading partners and locations while the GTIN is the identifier for trade items.
Data pools
There are currently 44 GDSN-certified data pools. All data pools offer GDSN storage and synchronization, but they differ by additional information managed, supportive services, and pricing models.
References
External links
GDSN{{Webarchive, url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070114204419/http://www.gs1.org/productssolutions/gdsn/ , date=2007-01-14 at
GS1 website
Logistics
GS1 standards