Distributor operations

Standards in action

Validated customer Global Location Numbers (GLNs) are collected, stored and validated. Barcodes with Serial Shipping Container Codes (SSCCs) and Global Trade Item Number (GTINs) are scanned and used to verify receipt of cases and pallets. Data is shared via the Global Data Synchronisation Network (GDSN) and standards-based EDI messages. Real-time information can be shared using GS1 EPC Information Services (EPCIS).