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Meijer Data Synchronization InitiativeData Synchronization Implementation GuideVersion 7March 2022Confidential & Proprietary
Meijer Data Synchronization Implementation GuideTABLE OF CONTENTS1OVERVIEW . 32MEIJER DATA SYNCHRONIZATION INFORMATION . 4342.1Primary Data Synchronization Contact . 42.2Meijer Publishing GLN – updated . 42.3Meijer Additional Information . 4STEPS TO SYNCHRONIZING YOUR PRODUCT DATA TO MEIJER. 53.1VENDORS that are not currently Connected to Meijer . 53.2CURRENT VENDORS that SYNC’D to the Old GLN . 5MEIJER PRODUCT PROCESS FLOW WITHIN GDSN. ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.5MEIJER ATTRIBUTE REQUIREMENTS . 6Meijer Implementation Guide16-Mar-20222
Meijer Data Synchronization Implementation Guide1 OVERVIEWThis document is intended to be used by vendors who will be electronically synchronizingproduct data through the Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN ).Data Synchronization is the electronic transfer of standardized product information betweenTrading Partners and the continuous synchronization of the data over time.The benefits of data synchronization include: Facilitates the accuracy of product data Reduces time to create and introduce new products and changes to products Enables an electronic review and approval processes Improves market share by increasing speed to shelf for new Products Reduces out-of-stocks Reduced shelf-tag and checkout errors in stores Builds foundation for future applications Encourages standardization of product dataMeijer Implementation Guide16-Mar-20223
Meijer Data Synchronization Implementation Guide2 MEIJER DATA SYNCHRONIZATION INFORMATION2.1Primary Data Synchronization ContactEmail: meijervendor@meijer.com2.2Meijer Publishing GLN – updatedProduction: 0041250000013Meijer’s GDSN data pool is 1WorldSync.2.3Meijer Additional InformationTop off information will be handled through the Product Information Management(PIM) Application on the Meijer VendorNetMeijer Implementation Guide16-Mar-20224
Meijer Data Synchronization Implementation Guide3 STEPS TO SYNCHRONIZING YOUR PRODUCT DATA TO MEIJER3.1 VENDORS that are not currently Connected to Meijer1. Provide Meijer with your Publishing GLN along with your GLN company contactinformationo Complete the Meijer Trading Partner Form at 1WorldSync/Meijer Landing /meijer/2. Meijer will subscribe to your publishing GLN through 1WorldSync.3. Verify your data and Load Products into your data pool.o Obtain Education/Training from your Data Pool or Solution Partner for loadingproducto Review GDSN Package Measurement Standards and GTIN allocation rules -measurement-standards4. Meijer currently prefers that you just publish new products going forward.5. If you have product that was previously entered into the Meijer system prior toconnecting through GDSN, you will need to send these in as an initial load, if youwant to make changes through the GDSN.6. If you submit changes to a product that is not yet synchronized, it will not process atthis time.7. Currently we are not sending Catalogue Item Confirmations (CIC) messages.3.2 CURRENT VENDORS that SYNC’D to the Old GLN1. Update to Meijer’s New GLN – 0041250000013, Meijer has already connected yourcurrent GLN to the new GLN.2. Verify your data and Load Products into your data pool.3. For current product that was previously published to the old GLN, send product as an“Publish an Initial Load”4. For new product “Publish as New”5. For changes to product that has been sent to the new GLN, “Publish as Change”6. Currently we are not sending Catalogue Item Confirmations (CIC) messages.Meijer Implementation Guide16-Mar-20225
Meijer Data Synchronization Implementation Guide4 MEIJER ATTRIBUTE REQUIREMENTSFields to Synchronize via Data Sync1.MEIJER DescriptionInformation for the PMM UPCGDSN DescriptionConsumer Unit2.Information for the PMM CaseOrderable Unit3.UPC or Case Level InformationProduct TypeProduct4.Vendor Product DescriptionFunctional Description5.Product HeightHeight6.Product Height UOMHeight (attribute UOM)7.Product WidthWidth8.Product Width UOMWidth (attribute UOM)9.Product DepthDepth10.Product Depth UOMDepth (attribute UOM)11.Selling UOMSelling Unit Of Measure12.Package Unit SizeNet Content13.Package Unit Size UOMNet Content UOM14.MSRP – optionalSuggested Retail price15.First Release Date –optionalConsumer Availability Date TimeUPC16.GTIN TypeEAN UCC Code17.GTIN IdGTINCase18.Vendor Item Code19.Case Quantity20.Buying UOMOrdering Unit Of Measure21.Weight UOMGross Weight22.WeightGross Weight (attribute UOM)23.Case HeightHeight24.Case WidthWidth25.Case DepthDepth26.Cube(calculated from Height, Width, Depth)27.Vendor Order Factor – optionalOrder Sizing Factor28.TiTI or non GTIN Pallet Ti29.HiHi or non GTIN Pallet HiMeijer Implementation Guide16-Mar-20226
Meijer Data Synchronization Implementation GuideShipper Component30.Component GTINGTIN31.QuantityQuantity of Next Level ProductCustomer Facing Data32.33.34.35.Product NameFeatures (when multiple values exist for aUPC, they are merged in the sequencethey were received in the XML File)Product Details (when multiple values existfor a UPC, they are merged in thesequence they were received in the XMLFile)Image URL (used to download image anddetermine orientation)Product DescriptionTrade Item Feature BenefitTrade Item Marketing MessageUniform Resource IdentifierImages36.37.38.39.Image Start Date (optional, if it does notexist, then the date is today’s date (theday the data was processed)Image Filename (optional, but used todetermine orientation if the URL is not inGS1 standards)Image Type (Meijer only process imagesthat have a type of product image)Image End Date (optional, if it does notexist, then the date is set to 12/31/2099)File Effective Start Date TimeExternal File Link File NameType of InformationFile Effective End Date TimeGS1 Standards for ImagesURL/Filename htMeijer Implementation Guide16-Mar-20227
Meijer Data Synchronization Implementation GuideDigital Product Content RequirementsPlease note digital product content is ONLY displayed by the primary UPC. Update all UPCsassociated with the Meijer PID/product (unless the information specifically varies by UPC, i.e. anold UPC corresponds with old information). Updating all UPCs will eliminate the dissemination ofinaccurate information, in the case of a primary UPC change. Meijer continues to evolve its digitalcontent so that all products provide the best customer experience. Below outlines our currentimage expectations and new compliance image requirements.IMPORTANT: This information must be supplied upon initial product setup.Customer Facing Data Requirements:1. Product Name (Brand-Brand Product Lin-Variable-Core Product-Color-Size-PackCount/Size) Product name should reflect the name on the product package Capitalize the first letter of each wordo Subsequent letters are lower case Add a comma before size 80-character limit Do Not include periods or other punctuation2. Product Details (“Romance copy”/information about the product) Opportunity to entice customers and provide general information If available, company or brand information may be added a secondary information 350-character limit Capitalize the first letter of each sentence Do Not use bullet points Do Not include any nutritional or legal claims3. Features (Additional product information) Concise selling points and key callouts 300-character limit Capitalize the first letter of each word Do Not include punctuation Do Not include bullet points Do Not include any nutritional or legal claimsMeijer Implementation Guide16-Mar-20228
Meijer Data Synchronization Implementation GuideEffective immediately, Digital Image Requirements:Current Image Requirements:oFront Facing ImageAdditional Compliance Image Requirements:o Ingredient/Supplement detailo Nutrition, Supplement and / or Drug Fact Panelo Warning Informationo Distributed by All the above information may be included in one image, if legible.Image Resolution Requirements:o Preferred 2400 X 2400 pixels @300 ppi 16 MB file size File Formats: PNG, JPGo Minimum Acceptable, if compliance information is legible 1200 X 1200 pixels @300 ppi 4 MB file size File Formats: PNG, JPG, EPS, Tiff, PSD, PDF ADA/Accessibility Content Requirements – Product Images reference pliance-334Any of the below image locations may be used to upload the additional compliance imagerequirements through PEF in the VendorNet:o Backo Lefto Righto Topo Bottomo Tilt Lefto Tilt RightPhoto Quality:o Images must be professionally photographed using a high quality, professional level digitalcamerao Product must be photographed with a large depth of field so the whole image is sharp and infocuso Lighting of the product should be uniform and naturalo Reflections on the product should be minimized and naturalMeijer Implementation Guide16-Mar-20229
Meijer Data Synchronization Implementation GuideoAll product should be photographed against a white background – avoid black or coloredbackgrounds which can introduce color shifts into the productBelow are example images that meet the compliance requirements:Image Set for a Product (total of 8 images can be submitted):Nutrition / Supplement Facts Panel:Ingredient/Other Ingredients Statement Line:Meijer Implementation Guide16-Mar-202210
Meijer Data Synchronization Implementation GuideWarning Information:Distributed by Statement:Meijer Implementation Guide16-Mar-202211
Meijer Data Synchronization Implementation GuideAdditional Information Requested in Meijer Product Entry Form that isnot submitted through GDSNProduct1.Merchandise Area2.Assign to Buyer3.Vendor Id4.Manufacturer Item Id/Style5.Product Description6.Size7.Minimum Advertised Price8.Color9.Trademark10.Hazardous11.WIC12.Target Group – media only13.Newsstand Only – media only14.Publications per Year – media onlyUPC15.UPC DescriptionCase16.Vendor Id17.Ship Point18.Case Description19.Related Sellable UPC20.Case Cost21.Buy Minimum22.Buy MultipleShipper Component23.CostMeijer Implementation Guide16-Mar-202212
Meijer Data Synchronization Implementation GuideREVISION HISTORYDateVer 0/227Meijer Implementation GuideDescription of ChangeAuthorInitial documentUpdatedUpdated with feedback from1WorldSyncUpdated with feedback from TeamAdd in field information – publishUpdated field informationUpdated Meijer landing pageinformation and steps to syncAdded CFD and Image to fields MeijerconsumesUpdated details and added MeijerInformation for CFD and ImagesUpdatedNew Meijer GLN and change in initialprocessProcess for syncing current productfrom GLN to new GLN.Remove CIC messages that are notbeing sent.Vanessa Frosch, Greg MulderSandi RaganSandi Ragan16-Mar-2022Sandi RaganSandi RaganSandi RaganPayal PatelSandi RaganSandi RaganSheri MilsteadSandi RaganSandi Ragan13
Meijer currently prefers that you just publish new products going forward. 5. If you have product that was previously entered into the Meijer system prior to connecting through GDSN, you will need to send these in as an initial load, if you want to make changes through the GDSN.
