8. GCI report : « Future Value Chain 2016 » The GCI report « 2016 Future Value Chain » published end of 2006 gives a pragmatic vision of forces and trends that will influence the Value Chain within 10 years 1 2 3 4 5 6
12. Data Synchronization Automatic synchronisation of product data with the suppliers’ systems The exchange mode can have different levels of automation (Webform, P2P, GDS)
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15. Key milestones Jan 07 Jul 07 Jan 08 Jul 08 Jan 09 Joint Retailer Communication to Suppliers Acceleration of implementation First « live » connections Start of GCI Implementation Initiative Internal preparation processes and tools