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What is GS1 XML?
GS1 XML represents publication of global voluntary standards for the exchange of electronic business documents using XML in the GS1 System. The GS1 System includes specifications, standards, and guidelines for eCommerce. It identifies product and trading partners, as well as other trade related data, used in electronic messaging of documents between trading parties.
The foundation of the GS1 System is built upon the GS1 System Keys. These keys are globally unique number structures that identify companies and their products or services. When used in barcodes and electronic commerce, a link is created between the physical markings on the product, the data base records and the electronic messages. This information can then be used between trading partners to order, deliver and pay for products. The primary keys are Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) and Global Location Number (GLN).
For definitions of these keys and how they are used in the supply chain, refer to:
http://www.gs1us.org/documents/pdf/GTIN.pdf
http://www.gs1us.org/documents/pdf/GLN.pdf |
