GS1 Data Capturing Standards GS1 Data Carriers are capable of holding varying amounts of data to accommodate different needs for different products. The data encoded in GS1 Data Carriers not only uniquely identifies products at every level of packaging, it provides access to product information and visibility of product movement through the supply chain. Barcodes … Read More →
GS1 Information Sharing Standards With GS1 Standards as the common language of business, trading partners can seamlessly share information to support data synchronization, as well as the exchange of transactional and physical event data about products moving through the supply chain. Master data: The Global Data Synchronization NetworkTM (GDSN®) enables immediate electronic sharing of standardized, up-to-date product data, … Read More →
GS1 Healthcare Standards (Identification) The widespread use of GS1 Standards has revolutionized efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness in a range of industries. Recognizing the impact that industry-wide adoption of a common language can have, GS1 Healthcare US® is committed to helping the industry improve efficiency and quality for lower costs, more streamlined care delivery, and better … Read More →
Global Data Synchronization Network The Global Data Synchronization NetworkTM (GDSN®) is the electronic transfer of standardized product information between trading partners and the continuous synchronization of that information over time. The GDSN helps to support all partners in having access to the same, accurate information. It’s all about product master data, which includes product attributes … Read More →
UCC (Uniform Code Council): Promoting Global Business Standards UCC (stands for Uniform Code Council) is an organization that establishes and promotes multi-industry standards for product identification and related electronic communication including B2B. Until 1972 Uniform Code Council was known as the Uniform Grocery Product Code Council. The goal of UCC is to enhance the global … Read More →
ASC X12 (Accredited Standards Committee X12): Uniform Standards For Global EDI ASC X12 was chartered by the Accredited Standards Committee X12 to join North American companies using Electronic Data Interchange under common inter-industry standards. Today ASC X12 standards are supported by approximately half million companies using EDI transactions around the world. ASC X12 is closely … Read More →
EDI GLN Account Hierarchies (Parties and Locations) GLNs are designed to support unique and unambiguous identification of parties/locations in business processes, which is essential for efficient communication between trading partners. The GLN can be used to identify a functional entity (like a hospital pharmacy or accounting department), a physical location (like a warehouse or hospital … Read More →
EDI GTIN Efficient Process Management All levels of the packaging hierarchy should be identified with a GTIN. For inventory management, it is essential that the different levels of the packaging hierarchy are known in the system so that conversion factors or minimum stock levels can be defined. It is critical to understand not only how … Read More →
EDI Packing Product Hierarchy (GTIN Implementation) GTINs are globally unique identifiers for “trade items” (i.e., any item that may be priced, ordered, or invoiced at any point in any supply chain). When goods are traded between trading partners, various packaging levels can be involved depending on the type of product and the extent of exchange. … Read More →
EDI For Business: Effective Solutions EDI enables the computer-to-computer exchange of business documents, such as purchase orders, advance ship notices, and invoices, between companies using a standard format, regardless of the kind of computer or software each company is using. EDI “bridges the gap” between companies and systems, and uses standardized business messages to enable … Read More →