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What is IRD CERICOMX®?

IRD CERICOMX®  is a data synchronization platform that supply partners can use to synchronize product catalogs with demand-side trading partners such as Lowe's, Walmart and McLane. This online application is used to register and publish product information through the Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN) via the 1SYNC™ Data Pool. With IRD CERICOMX®, supply and demand partners come together to buy and sell electronically, using standards-based product information that reduces errors and their associated costs.

What makes IRD CERICOMX® better than other solutions?

When you synchronize your data through IRD CERICOMX®, we register your production information through the 1SYNC™ Data Pool—a standards-based collaborative community of trading partners with the highest number of customers implemented within the GDSN. More than 8,000 manufacturers and retailers count on 1SYNC™ to help streamline their transactions, including Lowe’s, Ace Hardware, Walmart, Target, Mclane, Sears and many other leading firms. IRD CERICOMX® brings the benefits of 1SYNC™ and GDSN together for you in one solution, saving significant costs over other methods of data pool access. Furthermore, IRD CERICOMX® makes it easier for you by providing a feature no one else has—an item referencing capability that allows you to look up products by the GTIN, product number, catalog number, and your own customized search criteria. This makes searches easier for those who are referencing a catalog or another method to find your product. The IRD CERICOMX® interface is very user friendly to accommodate users at all levels, and your account manager helps you every step of the way in getting set-up and running. IDEA’s user-friendly technology, stellar support and quick set-up are just a couple reasons why Lowe’s, Walmart, Wegmans, McLane, AAFES, Premier Health, Dot Foods and many others commonly recommend IDEA to their suppliers.

Why should I trust IDEA over other vendors?

IDEA is a GS1 US Certified Solution Partner and has certified IRD CERICOMX® to be compliant to the GS1 System standards. We offer data synchronization implementation solutions that are tested, proven and ready for use by your company. IRD CERICOMX® is known throughout the industry as the leading solution for data synchronization. With over 1,000 satisfied customers, a half million GTINs in production, and more than 10 years of experience in data synchronization, IRD CERICOMX® is one of the most proven and reliable solutions out there. In addition, our entire organization is built around adhering to and even creating standards. You won’t find a company more committed to quality data than IDEA.

Do I need to be EDI-enabled to use IRD CERICOMX®?

No. If a company is not EDI capable, XML and Flat File formats may be used. In addition, we provide web form templates based on commonly used transaction sets. Just enter your information and we’ll map it into EDI and process it. 

I need data synchronization now. How can I expedite the process to meet my retailer’s mandate by the deadline?

IDEA offers a Data Management Service (DMS) exclusively to IRD CERICOMX® users. It gives suppliers that are requested to comply with GDSN® standards and/or demand-side mandates, the option to outsource the data synchronization process to IDEA – allowing you more time to focus on what you do best. IDEA manages your product catalogs and notifies you on the status of the items including when they are published and synchronized with demand-side partners. If you need data synchronization now, contact us and we can help make it happen.