What is Data Sync?

Data synchronization is the electronic transfer of standardized product and location information and the continuous synchronization of that data over time.

Product information includes:

  • Item attributes controlled by the supplier, such as size, height, and weight
  • Price and promotion data controlled by the supplier

Location information includes:

  • Locations involved in trade, such as headquarter, billing, and ship to addresses

To be effective, data synchronization can not be done once. It is an ongoing business process that requires continuous exchange of data between trading partners.

The benefits of data synchronization include the elimination of costly data errors, reduced out of stocks, faster time to market for new products, and increased supply chain efficiencies. Clean data generated by data sync helps form the foundation for next-generation technologies, such as the Electronic Product Code™ (EPC) and Radio Frequency Identification (RFID).