GLN
International automatic identification system EAN * UCC system is used to identify units of accounting unique global identification number of the item GTIN (G lobal T rade Item Numbe r) . Number GTIN is displayed on the packaging of goods in the form of a barcode of an international coding system EAN/UCC–13. The main components of the EAN * UCC system along with are code GTIN SSCC-18 and global identification number EAN/UCC GLN. Code SSCC-18 is used in logistics operations and is a unique identifier in all phases of control of movement of the consignment. It’s used by all parties involved in transportation, as unique links to detailed information about the cargo stored in the shipping document (computer file). Global identification number EAN/UCC GLN (G lobal Location Numbe r) is a 13-bit digital code (number) assigned to identify the businesses and functional units, physical locations. It does not carry meaningful information, and is a reference to data stored in a computer database. Number EAN/UCC GLN in the database if necessary, you can quickly find more detailed information about the company (organization) or OU, for example, legal and postal address, billing information, names of Directors and governors, characteristics of storage facilities and etc. Continue reading
