Luc Demeulenaere, Procter

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Luc Demeulenaere, Procter GambleArt Smith,
ECCC/VICS Facilitated by Accenture, Alex Morris
RobsonMay 15, 2001
GCI Global Product Classification
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Project Objectives
Globally adaptable, flexible, phased product
classification schema for
Driven by business needs and increase in B2B
transactions

• Item Set Up
• Authorisation
• Search Query
• Maintenance

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Working Group
Retailers
Manufacturers
Exchanges
Solutions Providers
Carrefour SOK Sonae Target Tesco Sears Kohls
Allied Domecq Coca-Cola Coors Johnson
Johnson Kraft LOreal PG Pfizer Reckitt
Benckiser Springs Unilever
CPG Market GNX Transora WWRE
AC Nielsen Amece Catalogo Daymon
Associates Equadis GE GXS GFK IFLS IRI NABCA
NACS Pararede QRS Sinfos UDEX
Facilitated by Accenture, Supported by UCC/EAN
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Collaborative e-Room Enabled Process
1 Origination
2. Review by Working Group
3.Publication
Input from Working Group
Working Group Sign Off
Solution Provider Review
Accenture Facilitated Review Straw Man
GCI Approval
Food and Bev. Completed September to March 2001
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Common Entry Point to Existing Classification
Schema
IRI/AC Nielsen
UDEX
Department Fresh Produce
Category Fresh Bread Product
Category Bread(Loaves, Rolls, Other)
Category Refrigerated Dough
Cohort Varieties of bread products
Category Frozen Dough
Attributes Attributes related to Bread
IFLS
UNSPSC
Group Fresh Products
Segment Food, Beverage and Tobacco
Family Breads and Pastries
Family Bakery Products
Sub-Family Breads
Class Baked Goods
Segment Further definition
Commodity Bread
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The Schema Solution
eg Bread
GCI Entry Level BRICK
Entry Level Points to Search
GCI Classification ATTRIBUTE
eg Variant
Adding Definition to Search
GCI Attribute VALUES
eg Loaf, Roll
Possible Elements of Attribute
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Schema Solution has 129 Entry Level Bricks
Meat and Poultry
Fish
Aquatic invertebrates
Molluscs and shellfish
Dairy products substitutes
Delicatessen charcuterie
Cheese
Eggs
Animal fats
Edible oils
Egg products substitutes
Grains, pulses and rice
Flours
Sugars
Syrups
Sweeteners
Sweetening agents
Chocolate
Chocolate subs and carob
Chocolate confectionery
Sugar, candy confectionery
Herbs, spices extracts
Vinegars cooking wine
Dipping sauces condiments
Cooking sauces
Salad dressings, dips marinades
Pickles, relishes olives
Savoury spreads
Bread
Sandwiches filled rolls
Baking/cooking supplies/mixes
Plain biscuits crackers
Sweet biscuits cookies
Cakes, gateaux, pastries tarts
Deserts desert toppings
Ice cream frozen yoghurt
Jams, jellies sweet spreads
Prepared soups/stews
Prepared rice, pasta, potatoes
Other prepared meals
Pies, quiches and pasties
Crisps/chips snacks
Plain pasta and noodles
Packaged combo meals
Cereal/breakfast or health bars
Infant foods beverages
Animal food
Water
Ready to eat hot cereals
Tea
Other hot beverages
Coffee
Juices
Beer
Soft drinks
Cider perry
Wine
Fortified wine
Sparkling wine
Spirits liqueurs
Cocktails/ drink mixes
Tobacco smoking products
Etc...
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Schema Solution GCI Approved
www.globalcommerceinitiative.org
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Classification Application
GDAS
GLN/GTIN Key
Product Attributes ( Global/Global/Local/Local)
Class Attributes (Core/Optional)
Product Classification Fields
Primary GCI Brick/ Commodity code
Alternate GCI Brick/ Commodity code
Core Attribute One Code
Core Attribute Two Code
Core Attribute N Code
Variable Number of Core Attributes
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Integration
Class Attributes (Core/Optional)
Product Classification Fields
Primary GCI Brick/ Commodity code
Alternate GCI Brick/ Commodity code
Core Attribute One Code
Core Attribute Two Code
Core Attribute N Code
Primary
Alternate
Attribute
Attribute
Attribute
Brick
Brick
One
Two
N
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Luc Demeulenaere, Procter GambleArt Smith,
ECCC/VICS Facilitated by Accenture, Alex Morris
RobsonMay 15, 2001
GCI Global Product Classification