GTIN

Definition	:	Global Trade Item Number
Category	:	Business » Business Terms
Country/Region	:	Worldwide
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Type	:	Initialism

What does GTIN mean?

Global Trade Item Number (GTIN), sometimes also known as Global Trade Identification Number (GTIN), is a unique identifier used to identify products and items. It is a standardized and globally recognized identification number assigned to individual products, allowing for accurate tracking, inventory management, and efficient data exchange throughout the supply chain.
GTIN is assigned by Global Standards 1 (GS1), which is a non-profit organization that develops and maintains standards for supply chain management, including product identification and barcoding.

Note:
GTIN-12: This is a 12-digit number commonly used for products sold in North America.
GTIN-13: This is a 13-digit number used globally and is the most common GTIN format.
GTIN-14: This is a 14-digit number used for identifying products at the shipping container level.
GTIN-8: This is an 8-digit number used for small products or items where space for a larger barcode is limited.