GS1 Identifier:
GTIN
GS1 Identifier:
GLN
GTIN Management
GS1 Company Prefix
100

What does GTIN stand for?

Global Trade Item Number

100

What does GLN stand for?

Global Location Number

100

What is the tool called that will help determine when a New GTIN is needed?

Decision Tool 

100

When is it appropriate to use the U.P. C Company Prefix?

When creating a GTIN-12

200

List ALL GTIN types 

GTIN-8, GTIN-12,  GTIN-13, GTIN-14

200

What are the components of the GLN?

GS1 Company Prefix + Location Reference + Check Digit 

200

Where can a customer find the GTIN Management Rules?

200

What will the GS1 Company Prefix start with if you are able to create a GTIN-13?

1-9

300

What are the components of a GTIN-14

Indicator Digit + GS1 Company Prefix + Item Reference Number + Check Digit 

300

List the 4 types of Locations

- Legal Entities, Functional Entities, Physical Locations, Digital Locations

300

What is GTIN No Reuse?

As of Dec 2018, a GTIN allocated to a trade item SHALL NOT be reallocated to another trade item.

300

How can someone obtain a GS1 Company Prefix?

Apply with their local MO. 

400

This GTIN can be used in conjunction with a UPC-A barcode.

GTIN-12

400

Name a Standards Document for GLNs

An Introduction to the Global Location Number (GLN)

400

What are 2 exceptions included in the GTIN No-Reuse Change?

1. If a GTIN was assigned to an item but never produced, the GTIN can be removed from the catalog/database. The GTIN can then be used 12 months after the deletion. 

2. GTINs that are withdrawn from the market and are reintroduced may use the same/original GTIN if the item is reintroduced with no modifications. 

400

How long can a U.P.C Company Prefix be?

6-10 digits long 

500

What is the name of the standards document that members can reference to understand the usage of the GTIN and the structure of the GTIN? 

An Introduction to the Global Trade Item Number (GTIN).

500

How are GLNs used?

GLNs are used to identify parties to business transactions; functional groups within a company; or real, physical “places” that might ship, receive, process, or hold inventories.

i.e: Whole companies, accounting departments, shipping docks, GDSN, warehouse, EDI gateway

500

What is the name of the standards document that can help members make consistent decisions about the unique identification of trade items in open supply chains.

GTIN Management Standard

500

What is the difference between a GS1 Company Prefix and a GS1 Prefix?

The GS1 Prefix is the first 3 digits of a GS1 Company Prefix.