Dear GSMP Community Member: Please take note of the following important GSMP Community Announcements: Call-To-Action: Healthcare GDSN Extension Work Group The objective of the Healthcare GDSN Extension Work Group is to define additional healthcare data requirements and to build a Healthcare Extension for the GDSN. The new data requirements will enhance the GDSN’s ability to support global healthcare needs. Once the new data requirements are sufficiently defined, including supporting attributes and rules, the newly defined healthcare attributes will be part of a Healthcare Extension for the GDSN.  Please use the following link to access this Call-to-Action:

Healthcare GDSN Extension Work Group

 Public Review: CR 08-000145, GDSN BRG This Public Review is for the Business Requirements associated with the communication of Hardlines Attributes in the GDS Network, as specified by CR 08-000145 covering GPC Bricks covering 10002602 Faucets/Taps, and 10002608 Shower Heads. Included in the public review are: The original Change Request and a Maintenance Release BRAD. Note all comments should be entered into this document by 24 August 2008 (end of public review). Please use the following link for this Public Review:

GDSN_BRG_CR 08-000145

 Public Review: CR 08-000170, GDSN BRGThis Public Review is for the Business Requirements associated with the communication of Hardlines Attributes in the GDS Network, as specified by CR 08-00017 covering GPC Bricks covering 10004032 Bath/Shower Caddies·         10002610 Bathroom Suites·         10002585- Bidets·         10002612 Sanitary Ware - Replacement Parts/Accessories·         10004062 Toilet Seats/Lids·         10004028 Grab Bars·         10004033 Towel Bars/Rings - Fixed·         10004027 Bath Seats·         10002600 Bathtub/Shower Doors·         10002601 Bathtub/Shower Enclosure Panels·         10002595 Bathtubs Soaking·         10002596 Bathtubs Jetted (Hot Tubs/Spas)·         10002597 Shower Enclosures/Suites·         10002599 Shower Pans/Trays·         10002592 Basins/Sinks, ·         10002609 Basin/Sink Pedestals·         10002593 Sink/Base Combinations·         10002589- Toilet/Urinal Cisterns·         10002586- Toilets·         10002614 Sanitary Ware Variety Packs·         10002627 Bathroom Fittings Variety Packs.Included in the public review are: The original Change Request and a Maintenance Release BRAD. Note all comments should be entered into this document by 24 August 2008 (end of public review). Please use the following link for this Public Review:

GDSN BRG_CR 08-000170

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