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1SYNC has been actively synchronizing data in the Hardlines industry for many years. From facilitating the creation and standardization of the necessary data attributes for the Hardlines industry, to working on standardizing retailer specific selling and marketing attributes in the Hardlines sector. 1SYNC clearly plays an important role in the advancement of the hardlines industry.

Today, more than 4,600 customers, including 1,200 Hardlines suppliers successfully utilize 1SYNC’s robust and easy to use Data Pool solution to synchronize data via the Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN) with leading retailers including Ace Hardware, The Home Depot, Lowes, and Wal-Mart among others.

1SYNC is Synchronizing Supplier Data with Every Hardlines Retailer in the GDSN

Documentation regarding the implementation process for our Hardlines suppliers to synchronize their item data through the GDSN with The Home Depot via the 1SYNC Data Pool Solution can be found on the 1SYNC Solution Center.

1SYNC’s Offerings:

• A robust, easy to use solution servicing our trading partner community which represents all segments of the market place from Fortune 50 global companies to small-mid size manufacturers.
• Incomparable implementation services for customers, 1SYNC has the most implementations in the industry:
  - Over 2.7 million items have been successfully synchronized between suppliers and retailers, which is an overwhelming 87% of item synchronized in the GDSN to date – view the full GDSN report, here
  - Over 7,000 active connections (one connection is 1 retailer synchronizing with 1 supplier)
  - Ability to assist suppliers to implement and synchronize data with their suppliers within days
  - Implementation services based on industry best practices
• Extensive educational services
  - Dimensioning guidelines and auditing services for retailers and suppliers
  - A variety of package measurement training programs and services
  - Learn more about our education offerings,  here
  
• Suite of solutions and expertise in the arrears of Bar Codes, Data Dimensioning, Electronic Product Code and Price Synchronization
• A GDSN-certified solution supporting the “one to many” vision that allows product data to reach all GDSN participating retailers around the globe from a single source.
• A global solution that allows customers to synchronize data with their trading partners in over 25 countries

Important Information:
How to Choose Your Data Pool? 

If you have specific questions about implementing and synchronizing data with either The Home Depot or  Lowe’s, please contact us at one of the following addresses:

• For The Home Depot, please email HomeDepotsupport@1SYNC.org
• For Lowe’s Companies, Inc., please email Lowesinfo@1SYNC.org
  

 

Related Links:
AHMA Website
Ace Retailer Page
Lowe's Retailer Page