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GLN (Global Location Number) - TSV
The Global Location Number (GLN) is a GS1 identification code that uniquely identifies organizations and locations in domestic and international business transactions. It consists of 13 digits: a GS1 Company Prefix, a Location Reference, and a Check Digit. GLN can identify legal entities (corporations, organizations, sole proprietors), functions (accounting, HR departments), physical locations (offices, factories, warehouses, stores), and digital locations (system access points). GS1 Japan has been promoting its use since May 1999, and it is widely utilized in EDI (Electronic Data Interchange), product information management, and logistics standardization.
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GLN
Global Location Number
Location Identification
EDI
Logistics
Barcode
Supply Chain
code slug name description category
legal-entity legal-entity Legal Entity A GLN that identifies legally recognized organizations such as corporations, organizations, and government agencies. GLN Identification Target
function function Function A GLN that identifies specific departments or roles within an organization (accounting, purchasing, etc.). GLN Identification Target
physical-location physical-location Physical Location A GLN that identifies real-world locations such as stores, warehouses, and factories. GLN Identification Target
digital-location digital-location Digital Location A GLN that identifies IT systems, network addresses, EDI gateways, etc. GLN Identification Target
basic-gln basic-gln Basic GLN A GLN representing the company itself, with a Location Reference composed entirely of zeros. GLN Type
gs1-company-prefix gs1-company-prefix GS1 Company Prefix A company identification code assigned by GS1, used in the upper digits of a GLN. Code Component
location-reference location-reference Location Reference The middle digits (2-5 digits) of a GLN that are arbitrarily assigned to identify locations or departments. Code Component
check-digit check-digit Check Digit A verification digit to prevent input errors, calculated using the Modulus 10 method. Code Component
edi edi-identification EDI Trading Partner Identification Used to identify trading partners and destinations in Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). Use Case
logistics logistics-management Logistics and Supply Chain Management Used for identifying logistics hubs and product traceability management. Use Case
pim product-information-management Product Information Management (PIM) Used for manufacturer name matching in product information management systems. Use Case
healthcare healthcare-identification Healthcare Sector Used to identify healthcare facilities and departments such as hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies. Use Case