GPC Code Set;
The Brussels/Belgium-based GS1 Community owns it.
It is a code set that has been growing continuously since 2007 and is structured under The Global Data Synchronization Network (GDSN) for this purpose.
It is a standardized global code system used in the retail industry.
It is constantly updated with requests from users.
Appropriate code can be found at https://www.gs1.org/services/gpc-browser.
Hierarchy;
GDSN => Global Data Synchronization Network => Synchronized Database
GPC => Global Product Code => Classification Code => Milk
GTIN => Global Trade Item Number => Identification Code => xBrand Milk – Whole Milk – 1 lt
GDSN Features [1]
Standardized and Automated, continuous synchronization between stakeholders
Industry experience is utilized as it is constantly updated in light of feedback gathered from stakeholders in the industry.
GPC (Global Product Code) Features;
Structured in English and translated into 12 languages (no Turkish).
It is product-oriented.
Due to its hierarchical structure, it offers efficient, accurate, and flexible use.
It is a Classification Code, not an Identification Code.
Classification Code => Milk
Identification Code => İçim Milk – Yam Fat – 1 lt
It is the retail industry standard.
Segment => Industry => Dairy products
Family => Segment separation => Milk
Class => Classification of products in the same category => Milk and
Brick => product category
Brick Attribute 1 => Subgroup 1
Brick Attribute 2 => Subgroup 2
GTIN Properties (Global Trade Item Number) [2]
Used in barcodes and RFID
GTIN is a member of the EAN.UCC Code family.
Varieties
In North America. It is used in POS Devices.
12 Digits => UPC-A
Outside of North America (Ex: Türkiye). It is used in POS Devices.
8 Digits => EAN/UCC-8 (Especially used in monopoly products)
13 Digits => EAN/UCC-13 (used in most retail products)
Indicates different types of packaging. Not used in POS Devices.
14 Digits => EAN/UCC-14 or ITF-14 (thicker lines than EAN-13)
GPC Advantages;
Provides speed and accuracy of data exchange with other stakeholders using the same code
Industry experience is utilized as it is constantly updated in light of feedback gathered from stakeholders in the industry.
Using GPC;
Because the same product may have more than one close description, careful research is required, assuming the code will definitely exist.
Useful Links;
GTIN Management Standart
GS1 Databar explanation
References
[1] "GS1 and scanner," [Online]. Available: https://www.unece.org/fileadmin/DAM/stats/documents/ece/ces/ge.22/2014/WS4/WS4_02_GS1_and_scanner_data.pdf. [Accessed 27 08 2020].
[2] "GTIN Definition," [Online]. Available: https://www.gtin.info/. [Accessed 27 08 2020].
