, /PRNewswire/ — As the first wave of procurements for the 2025 school year gets underway, K-12 school districts, purchasing co-ops, and state agencies across the U.S. are moving to streamline operations by adopting the Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN). This shift is transforming the way districts and manufacturers manage the $10B supply chain, setting a new standard for efficiency, transparency, and consistency within the K-12 foodservice industry.
A New Industry Standard
Adopting GDSN is quickly becoming a best practice within the K-12 supply chain, offering a centralized platform for school districts and their industry partners to access and exchange essential product data. Manufacturers who publish standardized data using GDSN stand at the forefront of the evolving K-12 supply chain, recognized as a best practice in guidance issued by USDA, the School Nutrition Association, the Urban School Food Alliance and the American Commodity Distribution Association.
Manufacturers can ensure that their products are visible and readily …