GS1 in Europe Classification Project

Aim

• Ensure an alignment of the UNSPSC and GPC system, so they compliment each other
• Promotion of GS1 Classification standard(s) within Europe
• Facilitate a smooth use of the standard(s) across boarders to meet the business needs

Scope

• Analyse the use of classification in Europe
• Identify the used/supported by MOs classification systems
• Identify the gap/difference between used classification systems, such as: (the actual items to be decided in the project)
• Match the classification systems and the business functions they address.
• Support to the GS1 UNSPSC/GPC alignment project.
• Harmonise
• classification best practice for MOs
• versioning principles
• translation approach
• Promote UNSPSC/GPC internally in GS1 and externally to member companies.
• Create an MO Classification network which can be the platform for common Classification activities between MOs.

Deliverables
The project is responsible to issue a clear strategy/position paper for Classification in GS1 in Europe and a Classification Implementation Guideline for users.
As a benefit of the project users will obtain a coherent classification system covering the full spectrum of products and services from large to very small granularity. Agreement on versioning and use of the UNSPSC will furthermore facilitate a smooth use of the standard(s) across boarders and the implementation of the classification system.
For present GPC users, the UNSPSC will provide opportunities in whole new sectors and in services and facilitate spend analysis and thus optimization of strategic sourcing.
Present UNSPSC users obtain a greater granularity and an opportunity to be more involved in GDSN.
A coherent (global) classification system enables crossselling of the products across borders.

Contact

Per Kiilsholm
GS1 Denmark
email: pk@gs1.dk
website: www.gs1.dk