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Target @GS1 Connect—Have you finished your homework?
Thank you to all that attended the How to Do Business with Target
session at this year’s GS1 Connect. For those unable to attend the
conference or our session, please access the session materials using
this link.
Homework was assigned at the end of the presentation. Even if you were not able to attend the session, the
homework assigned applies to all Target GDSN partners. Please take this time to review and complete the following
important steps:
Get to know the Target Sales Team at your organization: They enter the majority of product data into our
system and they need your help and expertise.
Share our Data Quality Stats within your organization: Elevate the importance of implementing your own DQ
& process improvements. Let your organization know that we are tracking, evaluating, ranking, and sharing your
Need
Help?statistics.
data quality
contact
Get a Partners Online ID and Password: You can see just how good or how bad your product data is in our
Target.GDS@
system. Contact
the Partners Online (POL) Admin(s) in your organization for access.
target.com
or
visit our
1WorldSync
Target
GDS
New Product
Data Vendor Certification Program launched at Target
page
Last month, we launched an item data quality program that audits our top selling items provided
by our most important supplier partners in key categories. Our program is modeled after the
GS1 US National Data Quality program, but includes some additional attribute validations
specific to Target. We perform the audits on your product already in our stores and distribution
centers so we do not request additional product samples from you.
The results of our program indicate there is significant room for improvement in supplier provided
product data. Less than 10% of suppliers audited have received a passing score.
We strongly suggest you review ALL the product data you supply to Target for accuracy before you are included in
our program. If you are going to be included in our certification program, we will only give you notice 7-10 days prior
to your audit.
Target will be a Guest Speaker at the September 30th GS1 US Data Quality Workshop in Atlanta GA. We will be
sharing how our DQ program is structured and how it complements the GS1 program. Target will be sharing our data
quality stats on supplier provided data and how they show the need for DQ improvement that the GS1 National DQ
programGLN
would provide. To register for the event, click here.
Target
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New Product Information Management tool launched at Target
Earlier this month, Target launched a new Product Information Management (PIM) tool that will be used in tandem with
our Item Management (IMN) system. Target’s Global Data Synchronization processes will not change as a result of
the PIM tool launch. However, you should become familiar with Target’s tools and processes to discover additional
efficiencies in supplying Target with accurate product data.
The Vendor Item Learning Plan is posted to Partners Online. All training is self-paced and can be assessed at any
time. Continue to leverage POL Help Desk at (612)304-3310, or submit a Request Support Form found at the bottom
of any POL page.