GSMP Local Community Network Global Agenda

1. GSMP Local Community NetworkGlobal Agenda 25 Sept 2008 Melanie Kudela

2. LCN Global Agenda / Enhanced Process Welcome to the GSMP Local Community Network Global Agenda Meeting! • Next LCN Meetings and Key Sept GA Milestones • LCN Presented to BCS • August 2008 CR Questions Summary • September Links

3. Key Milestones for August GA Cycle

4. LCN Presented to BCS LCN Presented to Board Committee of Standards (BCS) on 16 Sept 2008 • BCS responded positively • Please be sure to thank your members for their participation and to pass on the positive response

5. August 2008 CR Questions Summary • Results of the BarCodes & Identification Survey 17 responded • CR 08-163 (3 Questions) • 1. Are your current systems programmed to interpret the leading 9 for variable measure items according to the GS1 specifications? Yes 4 / No 13 • 2. Does a wrong usage of the 9 lead to error messages in your systems? Yes 4 / No 13 •   3. Would you anticipate massive system changes due to the proposed CR? If yes, please specify. Yes 4 / No 13 • Results of the eCom Survey 14 responded • 08-130 & 08-201 CRs for Traceability (4 Questions) • 1. Have you been using the Traceability standards in your sector (e.g. Global Traceability Standard (GTS), Pedigree Messaging standard (DPMS), [others?])? Yes 7 / No 7 •  2. If yes, what is your sector? 8 Responded see comments •  3. Is traceability a priority for your organization? Yes  11 / No  3 •  4. If yes, what are the drivers that make it a priority? or would not prevent this? 9 Responses see comments • CR 07-415 1. Is your company interested in developing Collaborative Product Development standards? Yes   3 27% No   8 73% see comments • CR 08-183 Batteries In many regions items with batteries or other environmentally unfriendly ingredients require fees to be paid for the purpose of recycling. 1. In your specific regions, are there similar fees being assessed in your invoice? Yes   2 15% No   7 54% Do Not Know   4 31% August Survey Responses

6. August 2008 CR Questions Summary • Results of the GDSNSurvey 13 responded • GDSN will soon present a solution for Product Specific Attributes. We are looking for information on how you exchange your marketing attributes now. 1. How do you currently exchange your marketing attributes? (See comments) • Results of the GDSNSurvey 10 responded • 08-000118 GDSN Trade Item Implementation Guide 1. How is alcohol being distributed in your country? See Responses • CR # To Be Assigned 13 Responded • GDSN will soon present a solution for Product Specific Attributes. We are looking for information on how you exchange your marketing attributes now. 1. How do you currently exchange your marketing attributes? See Responses August Survey Responses

7. September Links • September GA • http://community.gs1.org/apps/org/workgroup/gsmp_g_lcn/calendar.php • August Survey Results • http://www.gs1.org/services/gsmp/lcn/lcn_members.html

8. Thank-you

9. Contact Details Melanie Kudela GS1 Director, GDSN Technology D +1 609 620 4514 F +1 609 620-1200 E melanie.kudela@gs1.org