DIN SPEC 27003:2011-12

To make product information in real-time available in a decentralised, cross-company network is the basic concept, attempted to be realised in the German retail sector. It is aimed for to increase transparency throughout the supply chain, to facilitate tracking and tracing, increase process efficiency and to prevent shrinkage and plagiarism. To enhance common understanding of technological opportunities and process-related connectivity, is scope of this terminology standard. By referring to this standard, parties concerned would be able to use consistent terminology.