A Feasibility Study of the Data Transfer Automatization from PIM to GS1 Synkka
Multimäki, Lotta (2020)
Multimäki, Lotta
2020
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020060316674
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2020060316674
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The objective of this study was to provide a feasible solution proposal for automating the data transfer between the case company’s PIM system and GS1 Synkka since there currently is no solution for this, but the market potential has been recognized.
The study was conducted by using design research focusing mainly on qualitative research. The study is based on the documentation of the systems at hand and on interviews of system specialists, marketing and customer managers as well as customer workshop and questionnaire. The study was conducted by creating a conceptual framework for the feasibility study and utilising it in the data collection.
The outcome of the study was a solution proposal of the data transfer automization. It presented the most feasible solution of the alternatives with details of the technical execution and pricing strategy.
The outcome of the thesis will be utilized in the sales cases and the solution is planned to be put into production. It will provide a framework for planning the solution’s technical execution and product data model which follows the GDSN standards. This indicates the importance of the different systems’ flawless communications when it comes to the company’s product data management and a rising importance of global standards.
The study was conducted by using design research focusing mainly on qualitative research. The study is based on the documentation of the systems at hand and on interviews of system specialists, marketing and customer managers as well as customer workshop and questionnaire. The study was conducted by creating a conceptual framework for the feasibility study and utilising it in the data collection.
The outcome of the study was a solution proposal of the data transfer automization. It presented the most feasible solution of the alternatives with details of the technical execution and pricing strategy.
The outcome of the thesis will be utilized in the sales cases and the solution is planned to be put into production. It will provide a framework for planning the solution’s technical execution and product data model which follows the GDSN standards. This indicates the importance of the different systems’ flawless communications when it comes to the company’s product data management and a rising importance of global standards.