One of the main benefits of data synchronization is reducing the number of invoice errors. Given that Direct Store Delivery (DSD) suppliers account for the majority of invoices, the potential benefits are substantial for both suppliers and retailers. Yet, for many DSD companies, implementing data synchronization requires a significant investment. To enable DSD companies to achieve the benefits of data synchronization more efficiently, 1SYNC developed a comprehensive solution.
Our scalable DSD solution allows customers to synchronize both core item data and price and promotion. This enables DSD companies to satisfy retailer requests for GDSN data, as well as work with more advanced retailers to capture the benefits of synchronizing price and promotion.
DSD customers are able to synchronize price and promotion data at the store level, including start date, end date, and customizable promotion codes. Our system provides promotion activity at multiple points within a store and the capability to itemize each promotion by type, amount, and applicable dates. Communicating price information to all retailers in a common format allows manufacturers to reduce need for proprietary solutions and mapping to each retailer. Retailers access data that clearly identifies daily pricing, and incorporates overlapping promotions.
1SYNC is also a leading advocate of a standards-oriented approach to DSD by supporting the GCI DSD Process Group in its efforts to define and develop standardized processes and requirements to support the DSD business model.