GSMP Local Community Network Global Agenda 25 Sept 2008 Melanie Kudela

Global Standards Management Process ©2007 GS1 US LCN Global Agenda / Enhanced Process Welcome to the GSMP Local Community Network Global Agenda Meeting! Next LCN Meetings and Key Sept GA Milestones LCN Presented to BCS August 2008 CR Questions Summary September Links

Global Standards Management Process ©2007 GS1 US Key Milestones for August GA Cycle EventDateComments Global Agenda Meeting with MO Liaison and GS1 Staff and GA Survey Live 25 SeptemberIn progress CR Feedback GA Survey Closed13 October Due to GSMP Physical Event Results tallied up19 October BRG/ WG Discussion (CR Feedback Results) By 26 October Next LCN Global Agenda Conference Call and Live Meeting - Thursday, 23 October 2008, ET (Princeton, NJ) End of European and US Daylight Savings Time will not yet take place

Global Standards Management Process ©2007 GS1 US LCN Presented to BCS LCN Presented to Board Committee of Standards (BCS) on 16 Sept 2008 BCS responded positively Please be sure to thank your members for their participation and to pass on the positive response

Global Standards Management Process ©2007 GS1 US August 2008 CR Questions Summary August Survey Responses Results of the BarCodes & Identification Survey 17 responded CR (3 Questions) 1. Are your current systems programmed to interpret the leading 9 for variable measure items according to the GS1 specifications? Yes 4 / No Does a wrong usage of the 9 lead to error messages in your systems? Yes 4 / No Would you anticipate massive system changes due to the proposed CR? If yes, please specify. Yes 4 / No 13 Results of the eCom Survey 14 responded & CRs for Traceability (4 Questions) 1. Have you been using the Traceability standards in your sector (e.g. Global Traceability Standard (GTS), Pedigree Messaging standard (DPMS), [others?])? Yes 7 / No 7 2. If yes, what is your sector? 8 Responded see comments 3. Is traceability a priority for your organization? Yes 11 / No 3 4. If yes, what are the drivers that make it a priority? or would not prevent this? 9 Responses see comments CR Is your company interested in developing Collaborative Product Development standards? Yes 3 27% No 8 73% see comments CR Batteries In many regions items with batteries or other environmentally unfriendly ingredients require fees to be paid for the purpose of recycling. 1. In your specific regions, are there similar fees being assessed in your invoice? Yes 2 15% No 7 54% Do Not Know 4 31%

Global Standards Management Process ©2007 GS1 US August 2008 CR Questions Summary August Survey Responses Results of the GDSNSurvey 13 responded GDSN will soon present a solution for Product Specific Attributes. We are looking for information on how you exchange your marketing attributes now. 1. How do you currently exchange your marketing attributes? (See comments) Results of the GDSNSurvey 10 responded GDSN Trade Item Implementation Guide 1. How is alcohol being distributed in your country? See Responses CR # To Be Assigned 13 Responded GDSN will soon present a solution for Product Specific Attributes. We are looking for information on how you exchange your marketing attributes now. 1. How do you currently exchange your marketing attributes? See Responses

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Global Standards Management Process ©2007 GS1 US Contact Details Melanie Kudela GS1 Director, GDSN Technology D F