General Merchandise industry
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Background |
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Industry Initiatives |
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Key Associations |
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Information Library |
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Events |
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FAQs |
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Case Studies / GS1 Working with Industry |
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Useful Links |
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Contact Information |
1. Background
There are a number of activities occurring within the General Merchandise sector of Retail. These include:
- General Merchandise eMessaging Industry Work Group
- Consumer Electronics Industry Work Groups:
• eMessaging
• Reverse Logistics
• Item Master Data - Sport & Leisure Master Data Industry Work Group
- Office Supplies Industry Work Group
For more information on the above industry initiatives, or if your industry is not represented here and you have an interest in starting a work group in your sector, please contact Bonnie Ryan, Industry Manager GS1 Australia at bonnie.ryan@gs1au.org.
2. Industry Initiatives
Office Supplies
Office Supplies - Industry working group active since 2009 to improve efficiencies to the merchandising process of new product introductions and update of catalogue information ... for more info click on the link below:
Industry Sectors - Office Supplies .
Consumer Electronics
Consumer Electronics Working Action Group (CEWAG) has key industry representation across retailers and key brands with a focus on standardising electronic messaging formats, introducing master data synchronisation processes and more efficient reverse logistics processes ... for more info click on the link below:
Industry Sectors - Consumer Electronics .
Outdoor & Leisure
Outdoor & Leisure - Key players in the Leisure sector have set up a working group to improve barcode quality and item master data across the industry
3. Key Associations
Australian Retailers Association
Australian Retailers Association is the peak Australian association representing the needs of retailers nationally. The ARA represents a diverse range of retailers and seeks to provide value to members across a wide range of areas, including research, provision of cost effective services, advocacy as well as career growth.
Click on the link to visit The Australian Retailers Association website. .
National Retail Association
An industry organisation that provides professional services to Australian businesses. These range from specialised advice in HR or IR, to event organisation, on site training to policy and government advisors.
Click on the link to visit The National Retailers Association website. .
Australian Gift and Homewares Association
A not-for-profit industry association representing over 4,000 members across importers, wholesalers, retailers, manufacturers and agents across Australia. The GHA lobbies government on issues affecting its members such as taxation, customs and Industrial Relations. The GHA holds world class trade exhibitions for its members which attract leading Australian buyers and retailers. This has been a core component of the GHA since its inception 30 years ago. The GHA continues to find ways to give value to its members in many areas such as discounts on merchant fees to advice on HR and IR issues.
Click on the link to visit The Australian Gift and Homewares Association website. .
Australian Sporting Goods Association
The Australian Sporting Goods Association was formed in 1981 to act as the 'peak body' representing a broad spectrum of sporting goods industry participants ranging from manufacturers, importers and wholesalers through to retailers.
Click on the link to visit The Australian Sporting Goods Association website. .
Australian Toy Association
ATA is an independent, financially strong, well resourced industry body representing and servicing Australian industries specialising in products for kids and family leisure, learning and entertainment to enhance their future health and prosperity.
ATA members include manufacturers, distributors, importers, retailers, agents and licensors AND these account for the vast majority of total industry sales.
Click on the link to visit The Australian Toy Association Website. .
4. Information gallery
To date, the following documents have been developed for the General Merchandise Industry:
| Numbering & Barcoding Guidelines are currently under development for the General Merchandise Industry. They will be available shortly so please check back soon. |
| Data Synchronisation |
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Industry Data Models: • Office Supplies - Click to download GS1net Technical Documentation • Consumer Electronics - currently in pilot. Data Model expected to be available by June 2011. • Outdoor & Leisure - Data Model currently work in progress. |
| eCommerce – Message Implementation Guidelines Based on the EANCOM 1997 Guidelines using UN/EDIFACT Directories D.96A |
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| Despatch advice |
download |
| Inventory report |
download |
| Invoice message |
download |
| Purchase order |
download |
| Purchase order change request |
download |
| Purchase order response |
download |
| Remittance advice |
download |
| Syntax and service report (control message) |
download |
| Interchange Control Structure |
download |
These Message Implementation Guidelines are based on the GS1 EANCOM 97 standard. With the release of GS1 EANCOM 2002 all maintenance and development of the GS1 EANCOM 97 standard has ceased and all education and training services are now based on the latest version. GS1 Australia continues to support users of the GS1 EANCOM 97 standard in existing engaged industry sectors but please note that new version guidelines for General Merchandise will be published shortly. If you are planning an EDI program please contact GS1 Industry Engagement team to discuss and ensure your implementation is aligned with industry direction.
5. Events
Click on the link to visit GS1 Australia Events Calendar. .
6. FAQs
For general questions regarding the GS1 standards or membership please contact GS1 Australia via email
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1. The General Merchandise 'industry' is so diverse. Where can I get information specific to what I do?
If you are unable to obtain all the information you require here, feel free to contact the GS1 Help Desk on 1300 366 033 and ask for our Customer Service team.
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2. I am looking for basic information about allocating numbers for products. Where do I go?
The GS1 website will give you guidelines to get you started. As a member, you are entitled to a range of Education and Training offers as well as free on site visits to get you started.
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3. I deal with multiple retailers who all seem to have a slightly different EDI documents for the same thing. Are we likely to see a convergence of these into one standard?
Retailers have been using slightly different documents to suit individual business processes. As time has progressed, the standards have updated, and new retailers have started on new versions of existing documents. In reality, it is unlikely that all will converge to the same document standard. It should be noted however that solution providers can assist in translating the different logic into what you may be using, so you only ‘see’ one kind of EDI document.
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4. Who do I contact for further information?
If you are looking to become a member visit the GS1 Australia Barcode Express website. If you require additional information please contact GS1 Australia Customer Service Team on 1300 366 033 or using the contact us link from this website.
7. Case Studies / GS1 Working with Industry
Sportzstats - Kicking goals with GS1 Australia
Click here to download Sportzstats - Kicking goals with GS1 Australia
[format: pdf - date: July 2008 - size: 277kb]
Streamlined Myer - Its Supply Chain Delivers Results
Click here to download Streamlined Myer - Its Supply Chain Delivers Results
[format: pdf - date: May 2010 - size: 391kb]
GS1 Australia is constantly looking at opportunities for presenting new case studies. If you would like to contribute to a case study, please contact us on 1300 366 033 or via email.
8. Useful links
Below is a list of other links you may find helpful:
9. Contact Information
For further information on General Merchandise industry initiatives contact:
Bonnie Ryan
Industry Manager - GS1 Australia
P: 1300 BARCODE (1300 227 263)
E: bonnie.ryan@gs1au.org
