Standard International Logistic Label - STILL - GS1

GS1 Logistic Label
Appendix 2 – Glossary of terms
AI- Abbreviation for
Application
Identifier
AIDC
AI
alphanumeric (an)
Application
Identifier
Batch / Lot
Carrier
Carrier/forwarder
Check Digit
Company Number
Concatenation
Consignee
Consignor
Consolidation
CPG
Definition
Abbreviation for Automatic Identification and Data Capture.
A technology used to automatically capture data. AIDC technologies include barcode symbols,
smart cards, biometrics and RFID.
Application Identifier.
Describes a character set that contains alphabetic characters (letters), numeric digits
(numbers), and other characters, such as punctuation marks.
The field of two or more characters at the beginning of an Element String that uniquely
defines its format and meaning.
The batch or lot number associates an item with information the manufacturer considers
relevant for traceability of the trade item. The data may refer to the trade item itself or to items
contained.
Party undertaking the transportation of goods from one point to another.
The party that provides freight transportation services or a physical or electronic mechanism
that carries data.
The carrier is the party undertaking the transport of goods from one point to another. The
freight forwarder is the party arranging the carriage of goods including connected services
and/or associated formalities on behalf of a shipper or consignee.
A digit calculated from the other digits of an Element String, used to check that the data has
been correctly composed (see GS1 Check Digit Calculation).
A component of the GS1 Company Prefix. GS1 Local Member Organisations assign GS1
Company Prefixes to entities that administer the allocation of GS1 System identification
numbers. These entities may be, for example, commercial companies, not for profit
organisations, governmental agencies, and business units within organisations. Criteria
to qualify for the Assignment of a GS1 Company Prefix are set by the GS1 Local Member
Organisations.
The representation of several Application Identifiers in one bar code symbol.
The party by whom the goods, cargo or containers are meant to be received. The actual
physical receipt can take place by another party.
The party by whom the goods, cargo or containers are sent. The physical dispatch can be done
by another party. Synonym: Shipper.
The grouping together of individual consignments of goods into a combined consignment for
carriage.
See FMCG definition.
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