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GLN (Global Location Number) - XML

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.

GS1 GLN Global Location Number Location Identification EDI Logistics Barcode Supply Chain

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<items>
  <item>
    <code>legal-entity</code>
    <slug>legal-entity</slug>
    <name>Legal Entity</name>
    <description>A GLN that identifies legally recognized organizations such as corporations, organizations, and government agencies.</description>
    <category>GLN Identification Target</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>function</code>
    <slug>function</slug>
    <name>Function</name>
    <description>A GLN that identifies specific departments or roles within an organization (accounting, purchasing, etc.).</description>
    <category>GLN Identification Target</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>physical-location</code>
    <slug>physical-location</slug>
    <name>Physical Location</name>
    <description>A GLN that identifies real-world locations such as stores, warehouses, and factories.</description>
    <category>GLN Identification Target</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>digital-location</code>
    <slug>digital-location</slug>
    <name>Digital Location</name>
    <description>A GLN that identifies IT systems, network addresses, EDI gateways, etc.</description>
    <category>GLN Identification Target</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>basic-gln</code>
    <slug>basic-gln</slug>
    <name>Basic GLN</name>
    <description>A GLN representing the company itself, with a Location Reference composed entirely of zeros.</description>
    <category>GLN Type</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>gs1-company-prefix</code>
    <slug>gs1-company-prefix</slug>
    <name>GS1 Company Prefix</name>
    <description>A company identification code assigned by GS1, used in the upper digits of a GLN.</description>
    <category>Code Component</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>location-reference</code>
    <slug>location-reference</slug>
    <name>Location Reference</name>
    <description>The middle digits (2-5 digits) of a GLN that are arbitrarily assigned to identify locations or departments.</description>
    <category>Code Component</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>check-digit</code>
    <slug>check-digit</slug>
    <name>Check Digit</name>
    <description>A verification digit to prevent input errors, calculated using the Modulus 10 method.</description>
    <category>Code Component</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>edi</code>
    <slug>edi-identification</slug>
    <name>EDI Trading Partner Identification</name>
    <description>Used to identify trading partners and destinations in Electronic Data Interchange (EDI).</description>
    <category>Use Case</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>logistics</code>
    <slug>logistics-management</slug>
    <name>Logistics and Supply Chain Management</name>
    <description>Used for identifying logistics hubs and product traceability management.</description>
    <category>Use Case</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>pim</code>
    <slug>product-information-management</slug>
    <name>Product Information Management (PIM)</name>
    <description>Used for manufacturer name matching in product information management systems.</description>
    <category>Use Case</category>
  </item>
  <item>
    <code>healthcare</code>
    <slug>healthcare-identification</slug>
    <name>Healthcare Sector</name>
    <description>Used to identify healthcare facilities and departments such as hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies.</description>
    <category>Use Case</category>
  </item>
</items>