The purpose of this article is to outline all of the required steps a Syndigo user must complete in order to successfully publish product content via the Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN).
Note: Reference your trading partner’s implementation guide. These documents may be labeled under various names, such as GDSN Implementation Guide, GDSN Implementation Guideline, Vendor Guide, Data Synchronization Guide, Quick Start Guide, etc. They define the specific data attributes, formatting rules, and requirements expected by the recipient and should be used as the primary source when preparing and validating your product data.
Article Contents:
Account Setup (One Time Actions)
Steps for New Item Syndication
- Create new item with unique GTIN assigned
- Populate GPC (Brick Code) attribute
- Note: Additional conditional attributes may be required depending on GPC associated with trade item
- Link item to recipient(s)
- Catalog item
- Create packaging hierarchy
- Create nutrition panel (food items only)
- Request & View Subscription Requests
- GDSN Phased Publication
- Track and manage publications until items are successfully “Received” or “Synchronized” by recipient
Managing Content after Publication
Assets
Foodservice Physical Content
- Intro to Foodservice Physical Content
- Fill out Foodservice Form
- Ship in Foodservice product
- Include Syndigo Product Processing form in the package before you ship it.
- Send products to the capturing facility.
- Syndication process:
- Additional Information about image & data capture:
*Note: Your content will be verified within 15 business days of being received.
Sell Sheets
Sell sheets are a powerful marketing tool that help download product content from the Syndigo platform to promote and advertise products. If you do not already have the sell sheet feature on your account please reach out to your account executive to inquire further.
Content Requests and Content Scorecards (for Suppliers)
Content Requests allow suppliers to manage items shared by recipients using the new Assortment Management workflow available through the Connections tab. This workflow replaces the legacy Attribytes View My Product (VMP) experience and creates a direct, streamlined connection between the recipient’s product information and the supplier’s account. With built-in collaboration tools, suppliers and recipients can more easily confirm, link, and manage product information. This improves product transparency, simplifies data updates, and supports ongoing communication between both parties.
Content Scorecards are emailed and in-app scorecards that provide visibility into the recipient’s product record against a set of rules designed based on recipient-defined criteria.
Content Requests and Content Scorecards (for Suppliers)
Additional GDSN Resources
Additional Resources
