The Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN) is an internet-based, interconnected network of interoperable data pools governed by GS1 standards. The GDSN enables companies around the globe to exchange standardized product master data with their trading partners.
7-453: The GDSN is used as a tool to support high data quality through use of authoritative data sources, real-time data synchronization, and standardization of data formatting. The GDSN operates using a publish-subscribe pattern between two trading partners, each of which are registered with and access the GDSN via a data pool. The GS1 Global Registry acts as a directory to point to the data pool where data
14-458: A particular shelf in a store. Being able to identify locations with a unique number is a key to many business processes. The GLN is used in electronic messaging between customers and suppliers, where location advice is important. GLN is also used within companies to identify specific locations both electronically in a database and physically where the GLN can be produced in a bar code or GS1 EPC tag. GLN
21-415: Is a 13-digit number structured as follows: GLNs use the standard GS1 Check Digit as the default for all GS1 identifiers unless another check digit method is specified. Per the official GS1 General Specification the check digit is a 'modulo 10 check digit' or Luhn algorithm check digit. GS1 also provides a check digit calculator. as well as a page explaining how to manually perform the calculation. Both
28-444: Is compliant with norm ISO/IEC 6523 . The GS1 Identification Key is used to identify physical locations or legal entities. The key comprises a GS1 Company Prefix, Location Reference, and Check Digit . Location identified with GLN could be a physical location such as a warehouse or a legal entity such as a company or customer or a function that takes place within a legal entity. It can also be used to identify something as specific as
35-512: Is housed, and matches subscription to registrations in order to facilitate synchronization. Drummond Group, LLC is GS1's official GDSN testing and certification agency. The Global Location Number (GLN) and the Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) are the global identification numbers in the GDSN. The GLN is the identifier for legal entities , trading partners and locations while the GTIN is
42-460: The GLN and International Article Number also known as European Article Number or EAN share a common structure made of a 12-digit GS1 Company Prefix and Unique identifier followed by a 1-digit GS1 Check Digit . This means an IAN/EAN and a GLN can overlap in the identifiers used. This is why in most B2B standards like ASC X12 and EDIFACT the GTIN-13, formerly EAN will appear in line item elements like
49-506: The identifier for trade items. There are currently 44 GDSN-certified data pools. All data pools offer GDSN storage and synchronization, but they differ by additional information managed, supportive services, and pricing models. Global Location Number The Global Location Number (GLN) is part of the GS1 systems of standards. It is a simple tool used to identify a location and can identify locations uniquely where required. This identifier
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