Companies Honored with Data Sync Awards at 2007 Data Synchronization Summit.Awards Added for Price Sync Adoption and Hardlines Industry CHICAGO -- The 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. Summit 2007 concluded successfully last month with high levels of industry participation, collaboration and the announcement of the Excellence in Data Synchronization Award winners. Held June 6-7 in conjunction with the U Connect([R]) 2007 Conference, the Data Synchronization Summit was designed to help companies accelerate their data sync efforts. Founding sponsors Food Marketing Institute (FMI FMI Fondo Monetario Internacional (Spanish: International Monetary Fund) FMI Fonds Monétaire International FMI For More Information FMI Food Marketing Institute FMI Fundo Monetário Internacional ), Grocery Manufacturers Association The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) is a trade association based in Washington, D.C.. Since 1908, GMA has been representing the world's largest branded food, beverage and consumer product companies. (GMA GMA glycol methacrylate. ) and 1SYNC were joined this year by the Alcohol Beverage Industry Electronic Commerce Council (ABI Abi (ā`bī) [short for Abijah], in the Bible, King Hezekiah's mother. (Application Binary Interface) A specification for a specific hardware platform combined with the operating system. EC) and the American Hardware Manufacturers Association (AHMA AHMA American Hardware Manufacturers Association AHMA American Holistic Medical Association AHMA American Hotel & Motel Association AHMA Atlanta High Museum of Art (Atlanta, GA) ) as co-sponsors of the event, highlighting the diverse industries actively engaging in data synchronization today. "With the active participation of leading retailers and suppliers, the Data Synchronization Summit has successfully become a forum for sharing learnings and best practices in implementing and maximizing value from data synchronization," said Pat Walsh, vice president of industry and trade development, FMI. The Data Synchronization Summit also served as a venue in which to collaborate and promote the adoption of standards and 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 ) for new sectors such as hardlines and healthcare. According to Timothy S. Farrell, president and chief executive officer, AHMA, "The Data Synchronization Summit was an excellent platform that helps new sectors that are adopting data synchronization to accelerate their efforts. We were able to make good progess on our work around the extended attributes and marketing attributes initiatives for the hardlines industry. Such meetings provide us the opportunity to network with peers and colleagues and accomplish more in a short span of time." ABI EC, AHMA, FMI, and GMA also presented the Excellence in Data Synchronization Awards to companies in four categories, including new categories in price synchronization and hardlines. "The awards honor companies that have demonstrated leadership in their respective industries to further the adoption and implementation of data synchronization," explained Jeanne Iglesias, director, supply chain and technology, GMA. "With the landmark rollout of the price/promotion synchronization standard we anticipate that the availability of price and promotion information will drive retailer GDSN participation." Data Synchronization Awards were presented to: The Rapid Adoption Award Winners: Rapid Adoption - Tier 1 (companies with revenues exceeding $1 billion):The McLane Company Rapid Adoption - Tier 2 (companies with revenues less than $1 billion): Mount Olive Pickle Rapid Adoption of Price Synchronization: The Coca-Cola Company The Retailer Award Winners: Silver (for retailers synchronizing with 200-500 suppliers): Associated Wholesale Grocers Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) is the second-largest retailer-owned grocery wholesaler in the United States. The cooperative serves over 1,900 stores in 21 states. It was founded in 1924 as Associated Grocers of Kansas City and is based in Kansas City, Kansas. , Inc. Gold (for retailers synchronizing with 500-999 suppliers): SUPERVALU Platinum (for retailers synchronizing with more than 1,000 suppliers): Lowe's, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., and Wegmans Food Markets Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is a 71-store U.S. regional supermarket chain with stores in New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Virginia, and Maryland. History Wegmans is a family-owned company, founded in 1916 by John and Walter Wegman. The Supplier Award Winners: Silver (for suppliers synchronizing with 10-19 retailers): 3M, Abbott Labs, Alberto Culver, Bush Brothers, Campbell Soup Company Campbell Soup Company (NYSE: CPB) (also known as Campbell's) is a well-known American producer of canned soups and related products. Campbell's products are sold in 120 countries around the world. It is headquartered in Camden, New Jersey. , The Clorox Company, ConAgra Foods Inc., Del Monte Foods Del Monte Foods (NYSE: DLM) is an American food production and distribution company based in San Francisco, California. It offers canned goods in Del Monte, S&W and Contadina brands, pet foods under Kibbles n' Bits, 9Lives, Pounce, Milk-Bone and several premium brands, , General Mills, Hershey Foods Corporation, Land O' Lakes, SC Johnson Company, Solo Cup Company Solo Cup Company is a manufacturer of consumer packaging products: disposable beverage cups, disposable plates and bowls. Solo Cup Company is located in Highland Park, Illinois. The founder and owner for many years of Solo Cup was Leo Hulseman. , and Tyson Foods Gold (for suppliers synchronizing with 20-29 retailers): Colgate-Palmolive Company, Georgia-Pacific Corporation, and Sara Lee Platinum (for suppliers synchronizing with more than 30 retailers): Cadbury Schweppes plc, The Coca-Cola Company, H.J. Heinz, The J.M. Smucker Company, Johnson & Johnson, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, Kraft Foods, Morton Salt, Nestl[c], PepsiCo, The Procter & Gamble Company, and Unilever Supplier for the Hardlines Industry Award Winners: Tier 1 (with less than 500 SKUs): Arrow Electronics Inc., The Clorox Company, Delta Faucet Company Delta Faucet Company is an American manufacturer of faucets. It is a subsidiary of Masco Corporation. It manufactures and markets faucets under the Delta, Brizo and Peerless brand names. , Electrolux Major Appliances, Georgia-Pacific Corporation, and Samsung Electronics Tier 2 (with 500-1,000 SKUs): Hines Horticulture, Springs Global, Inc., and United States Gypsum gypsum (jĭp`səm), mineral composed of calcium sulfate (calcium, sulfur, and oxygen) with two molecules of water, CaSO4·2H2O. It is the most common sulfate mineral, occurring in many places in a variety of forms. Corporation Tier 3 (more than 1,000 SKUs): 3M, Armstrong World Industries Armstrong World Industries, Inc. is an international designer and manufacturer of floors, ceilings and cabinets. Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Armstrong operates 39 plants in 10 countries and has approximately 13,000 employees worldwide. , Blue Mountain Wall Coverings, Inc., and Conair Corporation Other highlights of the conference included sessions by Wal-Mart, The McLane Company, and Black & Decker on the value they receive from data synchronization. New global data synchronization educational materials were presented for companies to share with internal colleagues and business partners. Johnson & Johnson and Homax provided insight to successfully synchronizing on a global basis and aligning internal systems and processes. AAFES AAFES Army & Air Force Exchange Service , PepsiCo, SUPERVALU, and The Coca-Cola Company reviewed the GDSN Price Pilot results. The Project Etoile (Star) initiative presented its results on increasing the usage of the Global Data Synchronization Network around the world. According to Bob Noe, chief executive officer, 1SYNC, "Data synchronization is not just about exchanging data, but about integrating it into the business process that allows these trading partners to perform their work more effectively. The high level of industry participation at this event is evidence that more companies are focused on integrating their data sync efforts with their mission-critical operations to achieve maximum value." Data Synchronization Summit 2008 is scheduled to take place at the Gaylord Texan Resort, also in conjunction with U Connect([R]) 08, June 9-12, 2008. About ABI EC The Alcohol Beverage Industry Electronic Commerce (ABI EC) Council is a voluntary, non-profit organization formed in 1989. The Council provides a forum for alcohol beverage industry members to work together to further the use of electronic commerce (e-commerce) in the industry by promoting global adoption of established standards and practices by industry members, partners, and agencies. For more information, visit www.abiec.org About AHMA The American Hardware Manufacturers Association (AHMA) is a globally focused trade association of manufacturers, or providers, of hardware, home improvement, lawn and garden, paint and decorating and related products, as well as manufacturers' representative's agencies and trade publications. AHMA offers many valuable member and industry programs, services and activities. For more information about AHMA, please visit www.ahma.org. About The Food Marketing Institute Food Marketing Institute (FMI) conducts programs in research, education, industry relations and public affairs on behalf of its 1,500 member companies -- food retailers and wholesalers -- in the United States and around the world. FMI's U.S. members operate approximately 26,000 retail food stores with a combined annual sales volume of $340 billion -- three-quarters of all retail food store sales in the United States. FMI's retail membership is composed of large multi-store chains, regional firms, and independent supermarkets. Its international membership includes 200 companies from 50 countries. For more information, visit www.fmi.org. About The Grocery Manufacturers Association The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) represents the world's leading food, beverage and consumer products companies. The association promotes sound public policy, champions initiatives that increase productivity and growth and helps to protect the safety and security of the food supply through scientific excellence. The GMA board of directors is comprised of chief executive officers from the association's member companies. The $2.1 trillion food, beverage and consumer packaged goods industry employs 14 million workers, and contributes over $1 trillion in added value to the nation's economy. For more information, visit the GMA Web site at www.gmabrands.com. About 1SYNC[TM] 1SYNC, a subsidiary of GS1 US, is a Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN)-certified Data Pool that offers a range of data synchronization solution that eliminates costly data errors, increase supply chain efficiencies, and provide a foundation for the implementation of next-generation technologies, such as the Electronic Product Code[TM] (EPC (1) (Entertainment PC) See HTPC. (2) (Electronic Product Code) A standard code for RFID tags administered by EPCglobal Inc. (www.epcglobalinc.org). ) and Radio Frequency Identification See RFID. (RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) A data collection technology that uses electronic tags for storing data. The tag, also known as an "electronic label," "transponder" or "code plate," is made up of an RFID chip attached to an antenna. ). For more information, visit www.1SYNC.org. |
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