GSMP – Global Standards Development Process Bob Bersani, GS1 Global Office VP Global Standards

From 3 to 1 Path to One Process Migration Path to New GSMP

All active WGs into New GSMP by August 31, 2011

3-to-1: Transitioning process Analysis - complete Legal review - complete POC review – ongoing Communicate transition dates Provide community support to sign the IP Policy documents and register for the new groups Launch new groups and retire the former groups Communicate and educate

How you can help… Watch for transition related communications… Sign the GS1 IP Policy Agreement Sign an Opt-In agreement for the groups you want to participate in Contribute to the working groups you want to participate in Each of you plays a critical role to the GS1 global standards development work Expertise Business needs and requirements Regional and industry perspectives Bob will talk more about your role later, I will concentrate on IP Watch for transition related communications…

GSMP – We provide support… Ensure efficient and consistent delivery of standards Quality Due process Flexibility Transparency Strong facilitation 6

Better align our organisation Maximise the capabilities of the GSMP process Ensure efficiency on a consistent basis Better serve the needs of our users ‘Objective and Balanced’ assessment of our current state Met with a cross section of our GSMP customer base (MO, Global Office, GS1 Committees and end-users) to develop a well-rounded perspective of their history, issues and challenges Initial assessment unveiled an opportunity to develop and implement tactical and strategic initiatives that will: Better align our organization Maximize the capabilities of the GSMP process Ensure efficiency on a consistent basis Better serve the needs of our GSMP customers Working with our GSMP customers will be a priority for our leadership team while incorporating improvements on an on-going basis Not an end-state; rather a transition to an environment that is efficient, flexible and adaptable and conducive to the overall efficiency of GS1

Better align our organisation Increase program management capabilities Activity Communications Tracker (ACT) Further alignment of GSMP organization and implementation of Program Management capabilities will leverage GSMP process capabilities Implementation of GS1 Program Management and our Activity Communications Tracker (ACT) application Brings additional clarity to the tracking, monitoring and management of global standards across the GS1 enterprise In essence, a flexible process with an aligned organization, supporting tools and continuous GSMP customer engagement will better support “The GS1 Way”.

Improving clarity and transparency Increasing agility Improve clarity and transparency into the internal GSMP process as well as all related activities across the GS1 enterprise. Support efficient and consistent delivery of standards Enable a higher level of agility Adapt to changes within the industries we support both today and in the future

Single points of contact Communications Program Management Standards Development & Delivery Services GSMP Customer Engagement Eileen Harpell Kelly Rhoades Bob Bersani Kerry Angelo Organizational Framework: Internal GSMP leadership team ensures establishment of a single point of contact/responsibility for the services provided 4 major components : The Communications Framework – Kelly Rhoades The Program Management Framework – Eileen Harpell The Standards Development & Delivery Services and Delivery Framework – Kerry Angelo The GSMP Customer Engagement Framework – Bob Bersani