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Global Product Classification
(GPC)
What is GPC?
GPC (Global Product Classification) is a set of common categories
to group products globally. It is developed owned and
used by the GS1 user community.
GPC is mandatory for Global Data Synchronization.
GPC works by defining a hierarchy starting by industry sector
or Segments. The foundation of GPC is the Brick which defines categories of like
products. Bricks can be further characterized by Brick Attributes.
Using GPC hierarchy
to find the Brick
One GTIN, One Brick
A Global Trade Item Number (GTIN)
can only be assigned to one Brick.
Using attributes
Bricks can be further characterised
using attributes where required.
Category scope
GPC is already available for a wide range of categories - and is growing all the time.
As of July 2005, the GS1 GPC standard
includes:
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Food, Beverage,
Tobacco
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Home Care,
Health Care (including over the counter part of (Health Care), Pet Care, Pet Food,
Baby Care, Beauty Personal Care and Hygiene
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Clothing, Footwear,
Personal Accessories
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Cross Category
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General Merchandise
(Furniture & Furnishing, Kitchen Merchandise, Musical Instruments, Toys &
Games, Stationery, Audio & Visual, Communication, Computing, Printed & Reference
Materials, Sports & Well being, Arts & Crafts, Outdoor & Camping)
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Hardlines
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DIY (Lawn &
Garden Supplies; Building Materials, Hardware; Tools & Equipment Hand; Safety
& Storage; Electrical Supplies; Plumbing; Heat,Ventilation,Air Conditioning)
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Automotive
Aftermarket
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Home Appliances
What is the role of GPC in GDSN?
GPC gives buyers and sellers a common
langauge to group products the same way gobally to ensure effective data synchronisation
in the Global Data Synchronisation Network (GDSN). GPC enables the following processes:
How does GPC fit with
other GS1 standards?
GPC is a key part of the GS1 standards
package. The table below shows how GPC fits with other GS1 standards and processes.
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GS1 Standard Support
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Question
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Example
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Process Standard
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GDSN Certification
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GDSN Processes
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What are the GDSN Processes?
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Publications, Validation, Subscription,
Search etc.
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GPC
(Global Product Classification)
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Category Identification Key
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Brick
(One GTIN = One Brick)
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What product category does my product
belong to?
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Vitamins & Minerals
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Category Descriptors
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Brick Attributes and Brick Attribute
Values
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How do I describe my product category
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Consumer Lifestage=Adult
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Source=Botanical
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Target Gender=Unisex
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Administration Method=Oral
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Vitamins & Minerals=Combination
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Category Hierarchy
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Segment / Family / Class
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What are the higher level elements
my category belongs to?
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Segment=Healthcare;
Family=Health Enhancement;
Class= Vitamins, Minerals & Nutritional Supplements
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Item Identification Keys
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Unique Trade Item Identification
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GLN
(Global Location Number)
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Who am I? "Vitamin International"
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321098765432C
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GTIN
(Global Trade Item Number)
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What do I sell? "Vitamin"
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1234567890123C
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TM
(Target Market)
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Where do I sell it?
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Europe
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Item Attributes
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Trade Item descriptive fields
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Brand Name
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What is the Brand Name of my product?
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Best Vitamin
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Net Weight
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What is the net weight of my product?
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200g
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Message Standards
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XML / EANCOM
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How do I distribute my catalogue
data?
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XML
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What should you do
next?
By 2007, 80% of GTINs in item
catalogues will be classified using GPC. Get ready now!
Contact
GS1
Jordan for
further information.
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