GTIN – Global Trade Item Number …isthe 13-digit number below a barcode. It enables every item, product or product variant to be identified worldwide without any duplication. It makes it easier to identify an item in all sales documents.

Why is this important?

It simplifies ordering, stock management, trade and the unambiguous allocation of items.

By the way:

• The original designation is the EAN (European Article Number) code.
• The GTIN / EAN code used by the manufacturer can be converted into the internal numbering system by subsequent stages in the supply chain.
• The GTIN/EAN consists of 13 digits:
  • 1 to 7 = base number (e.g. 4000896 for HAZET)
  • 8 to 12 = article number
  • 13 = check digit

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