1SYNC(TM) Adds New Retail Channel Subscribers; Major Retailers and Wholesalers Join Effort to Achieve Accurate Supply Chain Data.LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. -- 1SYNC, a leading Global Data Synchronization Network The Global Data Synchronisation Network™ is an internet-based, interconnected network of interoperable data pools and a global registry (the GS1 Global Registry™) that enable companies around the globe to exchange standardised and synchronised supply chain data with their (GDSN GDSN Global Data Synchronization Network GDSN Guardian Digital Secure Network GDSN Global Digital Seismic Network ) data pool and provider of data synchronization Keeping data in two or more computers up-to-date so that each repository contains the identical information. Data in handheld devices and laptops often require synchronization with the data in a desktop machine or server. services, today announced that five new companies have recently joined its community. The new subscriber companies include: -Associated Grocers, Inc., a wholesaler/distributor providing food, general merchandise, and retail services to stores throughout Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and the Pacific Rim Pacific Rim, term used to describe the nations bordering the Pacific Ocean and the island countries situated in it. In the post–World War II era, the Pacific Rim has become an increasingly important and interconnected economic region. . - Duane Reade Duane Reade is a chain of drugstores/convenience stores, primarily located in New York City. History Founded in 1960, the chain started with three stores, named after the location of the company's warehouse between Duane and Reade Streets on Broadway in lower Manhattan. Inc., the largest drugstore chain in the metro New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. area, with over 250 stores. -Mitchell Grocery Corporation, a wholesale grocery distribution center, located in Northeastern Alabama, serving more than 250 independent supermarkets in the Southeast. -Pep Boys, the nation's leading full-service automotive aftermarket chain, with 593 stores in 36 states and Puerto Rico Puerto Rico (pwār`tō rē`kō), island (2005 est. pop. 3,917,000), 3,508 sq mi (9,086 sq km), West Indies, c.1,000 mi (1,610 km) SE of Miami, Fla. . -Spartan Stores, which owns and operates 74 supermarkets and drugstores under the Family Fare Supermarkets, Glen's Markets, and The Pharm banners. The company also supplies 40,000 private label and national brand products to over 330 independent grocery stores. An industry pioneer of data synchronization, 1SYNC supports over 4,000 subscribers across a diverse base of industry sectors, including grocery, general merchandise, automotive aftermarket, hardlines, alcoholic beverage alcoholic beverage Any fermented liquor, such as wine, beer, or distilled liquor, that contains ethyl alcohol, or ethanol, as an intoxicating agent. When an alcoholic beverage is ingested, the alcohol is rapidly absorbed in the stomach and intestines because it does not , office supplies, and home entertainment. 1SYNC is also a certified data pool in the Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN), a global, multi-sector initiative that connects certified data pools around the world through a centralized information repository called the GS1 Global Registry(TM). Utilizing a GDSN-certified data pool, subscriber companies register product and location information, which is then checked for errors and compliance to industry-accepted standards. The "clean" information is then synchronized and made available to trading partners, ensuring that they are exchanging accurate, up-to-date, standards-compliant data. By utilizing data synchronization, companies can reduce costs due to information errors and achieve greater efficiency in key business processes, including: --Improved purchase orders and invoicing --Lowered logistics and transportation costs --Reductions in out-of-stocks and mis-shipments --Elimination of on-shelf merchandising issues due to incorrect product specifications --Greater speed-to-market for new product introductions "Inaccurate data has a widespread impact on a company's ability to conduct business quickly and efficiently with their trading partners," said Bob Noe, the CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of 1SYNC. "These new additions to the 1SYNC community demonstrate the growing view that accurate supply chain information is essential for collaborative commerce. The good news is that the data synchronization infrastructure is in place, and 1SYNC is uniquely positioned to help retailers, distributors, and manufacturers solve this problem." |
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