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Simple Product Listing
Overview
Rich Richardson & Saleem Qadir
March 2015
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IF PHYSICAL SHOPPING WAS LIKE ONLINE……
• https://youtu.be/cbtf1oyNg-8
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
• Background
• Key Elements of Simple Product Listing
• Current Project Status
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BACKGROUND
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THE PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION CHALLENGE
What is the New Balance 656?
a) Athletic Shoe
b) Court Shoe
c) Running Shoe
Answers:
a) Amazon, eBay
b) Road Runner Sports
c) Amazon, Nordstrom
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US RESULTS
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Name %
Sneakers 45.50%
Tennis Shoes 41.34%
Gymshoes 5.55%
Other 2.95%
Shoes 1.93%
Running Shoes 1.42%
No General Word For This 0.89%
Trainers 0.23%
Runners 0.17%
Sand Shoes 0.03%
Jumpers 0.01%
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IT’S JUST COMMERCETM
KEY CONSIDERATIONS
Approached by ebay & @WalmartLabs
• Simplify item listing and streamline data handling
• Make it easy for suppliers to sell on multiple platforms
• No plans to replace existing internal solutions
• First step towards a global standard
• Create a working artifact to simplify global development efforts
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PRIMARY STAKEHOLDER PAIN POINTS
• Sellers must deal with product listing processes
• Application providers can’t create efficient search
• Consumers face inconsistent shopping experiences
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THE PHYSICAL STORE MODEL IS SIMPLER
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Physical Store
Men’s Clothing
T-Shirts Pants
AccessoriesWomen’s Clothing
T-Shirts Pants Dresses
Al Rich
Women’s Pink
Tee Size: 20W
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A WEB STORE REQUIRES FLEXIBILITY
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Online Store
Gifts for Mother’s
Day
Designer Boutique
Men’s Clothing
Women’s Clothing
T-Shirts Plus Sizes Think Pink!
Each item typically has multiple browse paths
Al Rich
Women’s Pink
Tee Size: 20W
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COLLABORATION FUELS COMMERCE
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• Support consumers, instead of
chasing bad data
• Free your resources for turning
big data into insights
• Focus on competitive advantage
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DEVELOP A MODEL THAT:
• Gets products on the right virtual shelf on any platform(s)
• Supports building algorithmic search using consumer terms
• Supports both physical stores and online commerce
• Does not replace existing standards and systems
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ALIGNMENT WITH CURRENT STANDARDS
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GPC B2B
SPL B2C
Simplified Product
Listings for B2C
Marketplaces
Common Product
Classification for
Retail Businesses
UNSPSC B2B Spend Management
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Simple Product Listing
The Key Elements
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SIMPLE PRODUCT LISTING
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The Key Elements:
PRODUCT TYPE
ATTRIBUTES
ATTRIBUTE VALUES
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KEY ELEMENTS - PRODUCT TYPE
• The primary
classification block
• Describes what an item
is, not where it should be
displayed on a site
• Groups items based on form,
function and limited attributes
• Inclusionary and exclusionary terms
support improved consumer search
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PRODUCT
TYPE
Inclusionary Terms:
long sleeve t-shirts
Product Example:
T-Shirts
Exclusionary Terms:
Undershirts: sleepshirts;
activewear/performance
t-shirts; undershirts
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KEY ELEMENTS - ATTRIBUTES
• The key characteristics used to
describe the product
• Attributes provide additional
information to help consumers
find relevant content
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ATTRIBUTES
Attribute Examples:
Brand
Style
Gender
Color
Size
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KEY ELEMENTS – ATTRIBUTE VALUES
• The permitted values that a specific
attribute may have
• Defined only in limited cases
where standards are needed
• Provides the flexibility required for
seller customization
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ATTRIBUTE
VALUES
Attribute Value
Examples:
White
Blue
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SPL KEY BENEFITS
•More efficient product listing
•Consistent product exposure in search drives sales
•Improved buying experience for consumers
•Streamlining data handling reduces costs
•Improved analytics across channels and devices
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PROJECT STATUS
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SPL PROJECT STATUS
• 20 Participating Companies
• Over 5,500 Product Types
• Prototype Release Q2 2015
– Six Segments
• Product Types
• Exclusionary Terms
• Inclusionary Terms
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Current Participating Companies
1WorldSync
Best Buy
Bing (Microsoft)
Build.com
CNET
Drive Medical
eBay
Gap Intelligence, Inc.
Gilt Groupe, Inc.
GXS
Kimberly-Clark
MultiAd Kwikee
Nordstrom
Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation
Reckitt Benkiser
Salsify
Sears Holdings *
Target Corporation
@WalmartLabs
* Not Participating At This Time
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CURRENT RELEASE PLAN
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Q2 2015 Q3 2015 (Planned) TBD
Books Music & Movies Camera Photo & Optics Art
Clothing Shoes & Accessories Food & Beverages baby
Collectibles & Memorabilia Health & Beauty Business & Industrial
Consumer Electronics Home & Garden Crafts
Gift Cards & Certificates Jewelry, Gems & Watches Everything Else
Tickets Sports & Outdoors Food & Beverages
Musical Instruments and Pro Audio
Office & Stationery
Pet Supplies
Real Estate
Services & Warranties
Tools & Hardware
Toys & Games
Travel, Luggage, and Accessories
Vehicles, Parts, & Accessories
Current Simple Product Listing Segment Release Plan
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Rich Richardson
Vice President, Emerging Capabilities and Industries
GS1 US
TEL +1 609 620 4526
EMAIL [email protected]
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It's Just Commerce™ Video at
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Saleem Qadir
Digital Business Development Director, GS1 US
TEL +1 408.204.3740
EMAIL [email protected]
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