Agentrics, a leading provider of sourcing, collaboration, data
synchronization and product lifecycle management solutions for the
world's largest retailers and their trading partners, today announced
that the Agentrics Data Exchange (DX) data pool has received
certification for the Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN) for
the fourth consecutive year.
"GDSN compliance is important as it allows for effective
standards-based trade with suppliers who use GDSN compliant data
pools," said Chuck Boone, senior vice president, collaboration
solutions. "We are enthusiastic about the increasing number of
certified data pools but the steady increase in item data stored at
non-GDSN compliant data pools makes it critical to also collect data
outside of the network. Retailers that work with Agentrics get the
full benefits of both worlds and complete access to more item data
than with any other certified data pool. By combining global standards
with our unique approach, retailers gain the most value from their
data synchronization strategy."
The annual GDSN certification process validates that global data
pools can support the exchange of standardized item data between
retailers, manufacturers and all other certified data pools within the
network. With this certification, Agentrics DX will continue to
leverage trading partner item data stored on the more than 20 other
GDSN compliant data pools as well as many non-compliant data pools
globally. Agentrics DX is the preferred data pool for global data
synchronization (GDS) by more than 20 of the world's largest
retailers.
"At Ahold, we are firm believers in the value of global standards,
as we have optimized our supply chain to run on accurate, timely data
across all our trading partner relationships," said Marcel Yska,
director of global data standards for Royal Ahold. "Since 2000,
Agentrics has played a key role in helping us embrace global data
synchronization and expand its many benefits, including reduced
shipping errors and out-of-stocks."
As one of the few fully GDSN-compliant data pools, Agentrics
ensures its retailer customers fully benefit from global standards as
well as embrace unique item attributes that reflect local- or
retailer-specific requirements that are not necessarily
GDSN-compliant.
"Compliance with global standards is part of our data alignment
strategy," said Michel Eeckhout, chief information officer of Delhaize
Group. "The true potential of data synchronization is fully realized
as we build on standards and synchronize item information according to
our own needs, both for in-network, GDSN-compliant suppliers and
out-of-network ones. With Agentrics, we can get item information in
any format from any supplier anywhere in the world, which allows our
business to run on more timely and accurate data."
About Agentrics
Agentrics serves as the trusted agent for the retail and consumer
goods industry by assisting retailers, manufacturers and their trading
partners with optimizing shared business processes to more effectively
serve the consumer. Our customers rely on Agentrics' product
offerings, unique practical forums and deep domain expertise to drive
real business results. In the last six years, Agentrics has generated
more than $2 billion in cost savings for our customers by partnering
with them on the development and effective use of our technology and
services.
Agentrics serves over 250 customers, including 17 of the world's
top 25 retailers, in sourcing, supply chain collaboration, global data
synchronization and product lifecycle management. Agentrics customers
include Aeon, Ahold USA, Alcampo, Auchan, Best Buy, Canadian Tire,
Carrefour, Casino, Chedraui, Coles Myer, Coop Italia, Coop
Switzerland, CVS/pharmacy, Dairy Farm, Dansk Supermarked Gruppen,
Delhaize Group, Diageo, El Corte Ingles, Food Lion, GlaxoSmithKline,
Izumiya, KarstadtQuelle, Kesa, Kesko Food Ltd., Kingfisher, Kroger,
Lotte, Makro Asia, Makro S.A., Manor, Markant, Marks & Spencer, Metro
Group, Migros, Modelo Continente Hipermercados, S.A., Panasonic, PPR,
Publix, REWE Group, Royal Ahold, Safeway, Sainsbury's, SCA Hygiene
Products, Sears Canada, Sears Holdings Corp., Shopko, Smart and Final,
Tesco, and Walgreen's.
Agentrics is a trademark of Agentrics LLC. All other trademarks
are the property of their respective owners.
