REQUIRED
GS1 Global Data Model
Data standard
Provides the global foundation for structuring trade item, packaging and logistics data across multiple markets and datapools.
International Brands
Organisations operating across multiple categories and countries face compound data complexity.
Data Standard
MARKET REQUIRED
Custom retailer data models
Retailer-specific extensions
Retailers across markets apply additional attribute structures and validation rules layered on top of the GS1 Global Data Model, often varying per country and channel.
MARKET REQUIRED
ETIM
Additional classification
Applied in technical categories to ensure structured specifications and cross-market consistency.
Why this standard applies
Different markets, retailers and sectors require overlapping but distinct data models.
Typical challenges
Duplicated mappings
per country
Syncing mappings market by market
Conflicting validation rules
Country-specific data requirements
Maintaining multiple publication workflows
Duplicating tasks and processes
How Qmica supports this sector
Qmica ensures technical attributes, dimensional consistency and regional compliance — while keeping your PIM model clean and flexible.