Gladson Presents Data Accuracy Study at JDA FOCUS 2007, Introduces Joint Product

Gladson, the industry leader in the accurate and efficient capture of fully detailed CPG Product Information Masterfile data and images for virtually all demand and supply chain purposes, gave a presentation on the importance of product data accuracy at the JDA FOCUS 2007 conference held recently in New Orleans.

The conference, attended by almost 2,000 merchandising professionals from manufacturers and retailers across many industries, was exposed to the results of a study, conducted by Gladson, about the state of accuracy in the product information used in operations in Food, Drug, Mass and C-store retail channels today.  The review of A Study on Data Accuracy in the CPG Industry was presented by Gladson's CEO who authored the study and acquired the 36 year old firm just last year.   The talk focused on the role inaccurate product data plays in the inefficiencies of retail operations.  “Those inefficiencies add up to a waste/lost sales dollar total at least as great as the numbers attributed to product case level data inaccuracies in the supply chain,” said Gladson's CEO.

At the same conference Gladson and JDA Software announced a service enhancement to streamline the product image and data update process.  The enhancement to the PIIX (Products and Images by Intactix) service accesses the Gladson web delivery service by tapping nightly updates of new or changed product data, which are automatically fed into the Intactix Knowledge Base (IKB).  This service, available from Gladson exclusively to JDA’s IKB clients, offers the industry more efficient and centralized product characteristics and image file storage update, maintenance and reporting capabilities.

“With this enhanced service, joint JDA/Gladson clients are ensured of having current and synchronized product updates via a central location with PIIX and IKB.” Paul Waldron, EVP of Gladson, added.

About JDA Software Group

JDA® Software Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:JDAS) is the enduring demand and supply chain partner to the world’s leading retailers, manufacturers and suppliers, helping 5,500 customers in more than 60 countries realize real demand chain results. JDA has solidified a unique marketplace position, in that only JDA can offer a complete vertically-focused solution with the depth and breadth of capabilities necessary to enable the Customer-Driven Value Chain. JDA software solutions enable high-performance business process optimization and execution to achieve a connected view of the customer from raw materials flowing into production to end-consumer products at the shelf. With offices in major cities around the world, JDA employs the industry’s most experienced supply and demand chain experts to develop, deliver and support its solutions. For more information, visit www.jda.com, email info@jda.com or call 1-800-479-7382.  “JDA” and “Intactix” are registered trademarks of JDA Software Group, Inc.

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