The new GS1 UK Data Pool service now includes a GDSN-certified data pool and GXS PDQ (Product Data Quality) and GXS NLF (New Lines Form) functionality for a single price and contract.

By bringing together the previously separate services offered by GS1 UK and GXS, retailers, foodservice operators and suppliers can now trade with an expanded global trading community through a single service.

The new GS1 UK Data Pool service is owned and operated by GS1 UK, a member-owned association, on behalf of its members. The service is GDSN-certified, operating to industry developed and approved standards and is the only data pool service combining GDSN industry standards with a fully integrated data quality service.

What is a data pool?

A data pool is simply an electronic catalogue of standardised product information that manages the movement of this information between trading partners. A GDSN-certified data pool adheres to the latest GS1 global standards and communicates with other GDSN-certified data pools in a defined manner. This guarantees the performance, reliability and security of the entire network and all the product information stored in the network.

Benefits of the GS1 UK Data Pool

The GS1 UK Data Pool strengthens trading partnerships between retailers, foodservice operators and their suppliers. It enables product information within the supply chain to be aligned between trading partners directly, using GDS.

It ensures clean, synchronised product information is organised and validated to the recognised global standards throughout the supply chain, leading to:

• Increased efficiencies
• Reduced costs
• Greater sales opportunities

“The GS1 UK Data Pool is critical to our supply chain strategy. It will ensure that changes made by our UK suppliers are automatically replicated within our own systems, improving catalogue maintenance, order management and fulfilment, and ultimately speeding up the time it takes to bring goods to market.”
Philip Steedman, E-commerce Manager, Makro

Click here to view the At A Glance flyer on the GS1 UK Data Pool.

Pricing

The aim of the GS1 UK Data Pool is to be affordable and accessible for organisations of all sizes and its charging structure for suppliers is based on company turnover. GS1 UK believes this is the fairest way of charging for the service. For full pricing details please read the rate card below.

GS1 UK Data Pool supplier rate card [format: pdf - size: 45kb]

Retailers and foodservice operators who are interested in adopting the GS1 UK Data Pool service for their supply chain should contact us to discuss specific requirements.

The Forum is open to qualified and willing customers. As an integral part of the development of the GS1 UK Data Pool, you will have the opportunity to provide critical verification and feedback that is instrumental in the availability of new features and functionality that will drive greater return on your investment. As a program participant, you will have the opportunity to influence the direction of future innovative enhancements and solutions to better meet your business needs. 

Forum involvement: Benefits to Participants

• Early access to new solutions or new solution releases
• Understanding new solution functionality prior to its commercial release
• Receiving dedicated functional and technical support from the GS1 UK Data Pool Team
• Ability to influence the final solution deliverable and to suggest enhancements for future releases
• Collaborate with other industry peers that are also participants in the program
• Learning ways to expand your usage of the solution prior to actual implementation
• Receiving product-specific training during the program
• Direct contact with Product Management, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Documentation, Customer Support, and Professional Services

Further Information

For more information about the new GS1 UK Data Pool please read the brochure below.

GS1 UK Data Pool Data Pool brochure [format: pdf - size: 492kb]

You can also view and listen to a recently recorded webinar by downloading the file below.

GS1 UK Data Pool Webinar

For more detailed information please read the FAQ below or contact the GS1 UK Data Pool helpdesk on 0870 850 5788 or +44 (0)1633 225333.

GS1 UK Data Pool FAQ [format: pdf - size: 155kb]

Registration

To register for the new GS1 UK Data Pool service please visit www.ukdatapool.co.uk or contact the GS1 UK Data Pool helpdesk on 0870 850 5788 or by email at helpdesk@ukdatapool.co.uk.

The GS1 UK Data Pool supports suppliers to the following retailers and foodservice operators:

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The GS1 UK Data Pool is powered by GXS technology