Supplying product information to GS1 Synkka

How delivering product data to Synkka works

Delivering product data to Synkka requires that the data is structured according to the GS1 standard. Product data must be prepared correctly before it can be published and shared further with recipients.

What product data is delivered to Synkka

The product data delivered to Synkka consists of several different data types that together describe the product. Typically, the following are delivered:

• product identification data
• logistics and packaging data
• product classifications
• technical data and attributes
• images and other materials

This information must be filled in correctly and comply with the standard so that it can be published successfully.

When delivering product data to Synkka becomes relevant

Delivering data to Synkka becomes especially relevant when a company wants to share product data with retailers in a standardized format. This often applies to industries such as:

• grocery retail
• food and beverages
• cosmetics and hygiene products
• healthcare products
• consumer goods

In these environments, product data must be continuously up to date and easy to share.

Typical challenges in delivering product data

Although Synkka provides a channel for sharing product data, the challenges related to delivery often arise before that stage.

Common problems include:

• product data is scattered across different systems
• data must be collected from multiple sources
• fields required by the GS1 standard are missing
• product data must be edited manually before delivery
• the same data is maintained in several places

This can easily make product data delivery slow and labor-intensive.

The importance of the GS1 standard in delivery

The GS1 standard defines how product data is presented in Synkka. This enables consistent data sharing between different parties, but at the same time it means that the product data must be in the correct format before delivery.

If the product data does not match the GS1 structure, it must be modified before it can be published to Synkka.

How Pimmix makes delivering product data to Synkka easier

When product data needs to be delivered continuously and for many products, manual work starts to grow quickly. Pimmix helps manage this whole process centrally.

With Pimmix, companies can:

• collect product data from different sources
• manage product data in one place
• structure product data according to the GS1 standard
• convert product data into the correct format
• deliver product data to Synkka

In addition, product data can be retrieved from Synkka and used as part of the company’s own product data management.

Delivering product data as part of automation

When product data delivery is combined with centralized product data management, the process can be significantly automated.

In that case, a company can:

• maintain product data in one place
• deliver data to Synkka automatically
• use the same product data across multiple channels
• reduce manual work
• improve product data quality

In this overall process, Pimmix works as a platform that combines product data management and distribution.

FAQ - Frequently asked questions about delivering product data to GS1 Synkka

What does delivering product data to Synkka mean?
It means transferring product-related data to the GS1 Synkka service in a standardized format.

What data must be delivered to Synkka?
Typically, product identification data, logistics data, packaging data, classifications, as well as images and other materials are delivered.

Can the delivery of product data be automated?
Yes. When product data is structured correctly, it can be delivered to Synkka automatically, for example through an API.

Can product data be retrieved from Synkka?
Yes. Product data can be retrieved from Synkka and used in the company’s own system.

Markus Rahkonen

Co-founder

"Many people think of delivering product data to Synkka as a single task. In reality, it is part of a broader product data management process. When product data is properly structured and centralized, delivering it to Synkka becomes much more efficient."

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