UCCnet Educational Series Part 2 How to get Started with UCCnet

INSERT GRAPHIC SQUARE HERE 2 Agenda Subscribe to UCCnet Get Educated Implementation Planning Implementation Readiness Implementation Execution Summary of Tools Next Steps

INSERT GRAPHIC SQUARE HERE 3 Subscribe to UCCnet Sign a Trading Partner Services Agreement (TPSA) (required) –UCCnet’s Online Application: –Contact UCCnet at

INSERT GRAPHIC SQUARE HERE 4 Get Educated UCCnet Educational Web Series Web Seminar Schedule Part 1: UCCnet Overview: non-subscribers and subscribers –Industry overview, what is UCCnet, case studies on ROI, how UCCnet works, the UCCnet community, next steps Part 2: How to get Started with UCCnet: non- subscribers and subscribers –High-level overview of UCCnet educational resources, steps to implementation, resource review

INSERT GRAPHIC SQUARE HERE 5 Get Educated UCCnet Educational Web Series (cont.) Part 3a & 3b: GTIN/GLN for UCCnet Implementation: non-subscribers and subscribers –What is a GTIN or GLN, how do I create them, how do I use them within UCCnet Part 4 & 5: Steps to UCCnet Implementation: subscribers only –The GLN, educational resources and tools, internal planning, implementation execution

INSERT GRAPHIC SQUARE HERE 6 Implementation Planning Step 1: Establish a core business team (required) –Executive/business sponsor (commitment and business perspective) –Technical resource (day-to-day functionality) Task Group participation Work with the community to “on-board” with retailers/manufacturers Step 2: Gather Implementation information –UCCnet Help Desk: 24X7 service (subscribers only) –UCCnet eRoom: task group information, technical documents, implementation information (subscribers only) –SYNCtrack: the UCCnet CD ROM guide to implementation Available for online purchase: ( –UCCnet Certified Solution Partner

INSERT GRAPHIC SQUARE HERE 7 Implementation Planning cont. Step 3: Identify an implementation team –Choose a Certified Solution Partner (recommended) that: Is UCCnet certified on the latest release Has successfully implemented UCCnet Trading Partners –Ask for references Addresses your needs –Visit the UCCnet Solution Partner Locator: Step 4: Locate your data(required) –Clean your data! –Ensure you have a Global Location Number (GLN) and Global Trade Identification Numbers (GTIN)

INSERT GRAPHIC SQUARE HERE 8 Implementation Readiness Training Step 5: Training for Subscribers (required if applicable) –If you choose not to use a UCCnet Certified Solution Partner, complete UCCnet training: MERTON3 –UCCnet offers hands-on training geared towards working directly with the UCCnet system. These sessions are offered in a classroom setting in the UCCnet Princeton, NJ facility or onsite at your facility. App. Time:Princeton:3-days Onsite: Customized to meet your needs App cost: Princeton: $3000 per/person Onsite: Cost based on customized program

INSERT GRAPHIC SQUARE HERE 9 Implementation Readiness Certification Step 6: Certification for Subscribers (required if applicable): –If you choose not to use a UCCnet Certified Solution Partner, complete UCCnet Certification with the UCCnet approved certification agent: Drummond Group –UCCnet Certification is a series of tests verifying the ability of a tool, software application etc… to communicate with UCCnet successfully. Approximate testing time 8 – 12 hours Re-certification of new releases when applicable Cost: $250/hr (maximum capped $5,000-$7,000)

INSERT GRAPHIC SQUARE HERE 10 Implementation Execution Step 7: Migrate to Production –You or your certified Solution Partner: Add clean base item information into UCCnet’s GlobalRegistry® Establish a relationship with a retailer to synchronize item information Create extended (industry or retailer specific) data attributes and transmit to chosen retailer Roll out item information to other retail partners IN PRODUCTION

INSERT GRAPHIC SQUARE HERE 11 Summary of Tools Available To Subscribers UCCnet Web Seminars –GLN and GTIN for UCCnet Implementation –Steps to UCCnet Implementation SYNCtrack CD ROM: Guide to implementation eRoom (e-library) Subscriber Website (gateway to UCCnet services) UCCnet Customer Support Community involvement: –Attend networking opportunities and informational sessions –UCCnet task group involvement Task groups are comprised of UCCnet subscribers in various stages of implementation. The scope of a UCCnet task group is to determine UCCnet system usage guidelines and best practices

INSERT GRAPHIC SQUARE HERE 12 Educational Web Seminars

INSERT GRAPHIC SQUARE HERE 13 SYNCtrack: The UCCnet CD ROM Guide to Implementation

INSERT GRAPHIC SQUARE HERE 14 eRoom: UCCnet’s Internet-based document repository

INSERT GRAPHIC SQUARE HERE 15 UCCnet Subscriber Website Gateway to UCCnet services

INSERT GRAPHIC SQUARE HERE 16 Next Steps Sign a UCCnet Trading Partner Services Agreement (TPSA) if you haven’t already Choose a UCCnet certified Solution Partner or your own internal resources Attend UCCnet Educational Web Seminars parts 3a, 3b, 4 and 5 (for subscribers): Questions?