Slide 1: DSG Data Sync Initiative and the GXS Catalogue
l DSG Data Sync Initiative and the GXS Catalogue
Slide 2: Agenda
Agenda • Introduction • Why Data Sync for DSG • What is Data Sync • DSG and GXS Required Attributes • Using the GXS Catalogue for DSG • Utilizing provided resources for the DSG initiative • Documentation and Support • Q&A October 13, 2026 | Slide 2 | © 2011 GXS, Inc.
Slide 3: Why Data Sync for Dick's Sporting Goods
Why Data Sync for Dick’s Sporting Goods October 13, 2026 | Slide 3 | © 2011 GXS, Inc.
Slide 4: Dick's Sporting Goods Data Synchronization Initiative
Dick’s Sporting Goods Data Synchronization Initiative Our goal: To create a more efficient way for Dick’s Sporting Goods to receive your product data by eliminating the numerous touch points for data collection by utilizing the GXS Catalog to establish a single source systemic method Key Objectives
Slide 5: Data Synchronization Benefits
Data Synchronization Benefits • Eliminate points of failure—replace paper and spreadsheets – Product is setup is systemically presented in Dick’s Sporting Goods systems with minimal user interaction – More efficient generation of purchase orders by DGS to our vendor community • Efficient, repeatable
Slide 6: What is Data Sync
What is Data Sync October 13, 2026 | Slide 6 | © 2011 GXS, Inc.
Slide 7: Manual item setup = supply chain inefficiency
Manual item setup = supply chain inefficiency Vendor A Large Retailer A EDI Postal Mail Distributor B Retailer New Item Form EDI Small Shop B Supplier C Telephone Specialty Retailer C Wholesaler D Purchase Facsimile Order Manufacturer E Large Retailer D Proprietary Spreadsheet Web Portal Vendor F On
Slide 8: Data quality challenges
Data quality challenges New Item Merchandising Dimensions Price Change Promotional Introduction And Marketing And Logistics Management Pricing Product and Price Data Quality Challenges Item attributes Price and promotional data – Proprietary product identification systems – Customer specific pricing
Slide 9: What is GXS Active Catalogue?
What is GXS Active Catalogue? GXS Active Catalogue is the world’s leading product data synchronization application, allowing marketers, manufacturers and suppliers to share their latest product information such as price, packaging, color, size and more than 600 additional product and image attribute
Slide 10: GXS Active Catalogue
GXS Active Catalogue Data synchronization for your supply chain Retailer Vendor integration options integration options Real-time Real-time Large Vendors (Web Services) (Web Services) EDI/XML EDI/XML GXS Mid-Tier Vendors Text File Web UI Active Catalogue upload Text File Web UI Download Small Vendor
Slide 11: DSG and GXS Required Attributes
DSG and GXS Required Attributes October 13, 2026 | Slide 11 | © 2011 GXS, Inc.
Slide 12: Data Hierarchy and Attributes
Data Hierarchy and Attributes With over 600 GTIN-level Attributes and Images UPC/EAN/GTIN NRF Size Code Discontinued Date Color Description Published Cost UPC Type Catalog NRF Color Code MSRP Pre-Pack Components (Vendor) Size Description Change Date & Quantities Min. Order Quantity Booking Date Coun
Slide 13: GXS and DSG Required Attributes
GXS and DSG Required Attributes • GXS Required Attributes – Seven attributes are required for you to load information to the GXS Catalogue. Product ID Number Product ID Description GTIN (or UPC) NRF Color Code NRF Size Code NRF Color Description NRF Size Description – With out these attributes, you
Slide 14: GXS and DSG Required Attributes
GXS and DSG Required Attributes • DSG requires an additional 26 attributes to load an item to their system which can be supplied while loading the item into the Catalogue. • All Attributes can be loaded to the Catalogue by any of the methods available – EDI 832 – Web Services – CSV Template – Web/UI
Slide 15: GXS and DSG Required Attributes
GXS and DSG Required Attributes • A list of the DSG required attributes is available to you on the program landing page • An Attribute Filter is also available to apply in the Catalogue that will enable you to only see the DSG required attributes. October 13, 2026 | Slide 15 | © 2011 GXS, Inc.
Slide 16: Using the GXS Catalogue for DSG
Using the GXS Catalogue for DSG October 13, 2026 | Slide 16 | © 2011 GXS, Inc.
Slide 17: Using the GXS Catalogue for DSG
Using the GXS Catalogue for DSG Text File Web Browser EDI 832 • Extensive documentation available to assist you, no matter what method you prefer. October 13, 2026 | Slide 17 | © 2011 GXS, Inc.
Slide 18: Using the GXS Catalogue for DSG
Using the GXS Catalogue for DSG • For those users who choose to load their item information with the CSV template, there is a template specifically for the DSG program. • This template is available on the DSG Program page at: http://www.gxs.com/dsg or a standard CSV template is available in the Cata
Slide 19: Using the GXS Catalogue for DSG
Using the GXS Catalogue for DSG The CSV file is available on the DSG landing page Or on the Catalogue Documentation tab in the Catalogue October 13, 2026 | Slide 19 | © 2011 GXS, Inc.
Slide 20: Using the GXS Catalogue for DSG
Using the GXS Catalogue for DSG • When using the UI, set the Attribute Filter to DSG Log into the GXS Catalogue UI Select “Account Attribute Filter”, select Dicks Sporting Goods and click “Apply” October 13, 2026 | Slide 20 | © 2011 GXS, Inc.
Slide 21: Using the GXS Catalogue for DSG
Using the GXS Catalogue for DSG Add your products as you normally do. Only Attributes that are applicable to Dicks Sporting Goods will be shown on the screen. October 13, 2026 | Slide 21 | © 2011 GXS, Inc.
Slide 22: Using the GXS Catalogue for DSG
Using the GXS Catalogue for DSG • If you are using the 832 to load or update your data, be sure to consult the DSG/GXS cross reference guide so that you include all of the correct attributes for your items! *These are both available on the DSG Program Page! October 13, 2026 | Slide 22 | © 2011 GXS,
Slide 23: Required Products and Granting Access
Required Products and Granting Access • DSG want to receive all New GTINs/UPCs that are available within their store and also on line direct to customer items. • DSG would like “Unrestricted” access granted to them- – DSG Account ID = 127242733083 – A step by step document on how to grant access can
Slide 24: Documentation and Support
Documentation and Support October 13, 2026 | Slide 24 | © 2011 GXS, Inc.
Slide 25: Documentation and Support
Documentation and Support • GXS Contact Details - – If you are an existing customer and need assistance in granting access you can call our support group at: +1 877-446-6847 Option 2, Option *, Option 4, Option 1 or email at cataloguesupport@gxs.com – If you wish to get signed up with the GXS Catalo
Slide 26: Documentation and Support
Documentation and Support • For all of the latest information and documentation pertaining to the DSG Data Sync Initiative, please visit the DSG Landing Page at: www.gxs.com/dsg • Questions about todays information? Kenny.Terhurne@GXS.com October 13, 2026 | Slide 26 | © 2011 GXS, Inc.
Slide 27: Questions
Questions October 13, 2026 | Slide 27 | © 2011 GXS, Inc.