Lisle, Ill., June 8, 2010 --- GS1 US™, the not-for-profit organization that advocates for global standards-based supply-chain solutions, has certified Gladson as a GS1 US “Certified Data Quality Solution Partner.” This announcement coincides with the 2010 U Connect Conference® being held June 7 – 10 at the J.W. Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort in San Antonio, Texas.
This certification provides manufacturers and retailers assurance that product data is accurate and consistent, as measured with GS1 measurement standards. Data audited by Certified Data Quality Solutions Partners will be used to support the 1SYNC® Data Accuracy Scorecard Services, which are currently in implementation stages with major retailers in the U.S. The Scorecard Services compare a retailer’s product dimensional data with the suppliers’ same information provided through the Global Data Synchronization Network™ (GDSN®).
The GS1 US certification recognizes Gladson’s proven expertise in applying GS1 measurement standards to produce and maintain complete, accurate and up-to-date product master data.
“The GS1 US Data Quality Solution Partner Program is a key part of our initiative to improve product data quality and the effectiveness of the GDSN to support our members’ operational excellence,” said Tim Meester, Vice President, Product Solutions for GS1 US.
“We are pleased to be a part of GS1 US’s important data standards program,” said Mark Shapiro, Gladson’s president and CEO. “This certification emphasizes our commitment to delivering accurate and complete product information to the consumer packaged goods industry.”
Gladson’s Master Data Solutions is being used by leading manufacturers including Mars, PepsiCo and Kraft to create comprehensive and continuously-updated databases of product information for product cases, inner-packs and retail units. These databases help streamline internal operations and support data exchange with trading partners to build trust, eliminate manual verification, speed product acceptance and distribution and reduce costs across the supply chain.
About Gladson
Gladson, headquartered in Lisle, Ill., is the leading provider of product information and category management services to consumer packaged goods manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers and brokers. The company builds databases of product information and package images for a wide range of uses, including shelf space management, category management, logistics, advertising and e-commerce applications such as online shopping, nutrition programs and other services for consumers. Gladson also provides data analysis, consulting and in-store merchandising solutions that support efficient planogram implementation and increase product sales.