Managing data

GPC-matrix

The GPC Matrix embeds GS1’s Global Product Classification standard at the heart of your data model-mapping every SKU to the correct GPC category and ensuring consistent, the right classification across all channels.

Key capabilities

Pre-built classification schemas: out-of-the-box support for all GS1 GPC segments and bricks, so every product is instantly assigned to its official category without manual lookup.
‍Channel-specific filters: build exports or views that include only products within selected GPC segments (e.g., “Packaged Foods” or “Personal Care”), tailoring feeds to each retail partner’s assortment requirements.

Common use cases

Retail assortment planning: buyers filter incoming catalogs to only the GPC segments they carry, speeding up decision-making and reducing irrelevant data noise.
Supplier onboarding: new vendors upload products and rely on automatic GPC mapping to meet retail network requirements, slashing manual classification time.
Regulatory & compliance checks: quality teams generate reports showing all items in sensitive GPC segments (e.g., “Chemicals & Laboratory Supplies”) to verify packaging and labeling accuracy before publication.

Benefits

Global standardization: speak the exact data language of every major trading partner-no custom taxonomies, no manual re-categorization.
Error reduction: automated classification and validation rules eliminate downstream rejections caused by missing or incorrect GPC codes.
Faster channel enablement: onboard new retailers or markets in days, not weeks, since GPC-compliant data flows straight into their systems.

With xyxle’s GPC Matrix, your entire catalog adheres to GS1’s globally recognized classification standard-unlocking seamless data exchanges, reliable compliance, and sharper category intelligence.

Building from scratch

Months of requirements gathering and design

High development & maintenance costs

Endless custom mapping for each new partner/channel

Risk of schema drift and undocumented exceptions

Separate validation engines to develop

xyxle’s out-of-the-box model

Instant startup with industry-proven GS1 schema

Included in your subscription—zero IT overhead

Pre-mapped fields for 400+ retail and GDSN networks

Automatic updates as GS1 standards evolve