Add a Location and Assign a Global Location Number (GLN)

The following fields are optional:

Enter Comments. Enter any comments about this GLN: the purpose, how it will used, etc. These are internal comments only. These comments cannot be viewed by users outside of your organization.

Enter the Replaces GLN(s) If this GLN Type is replacing one or more GLN(s)  that are already “Active”, enter one or more 13-digit GLN(s). This is for informational purposes only. You still need to make the “Replaces GLN(s)”  Inactive.

Enter the Related Organization GLN  (If the GLN Type is Fixed Physical, Mobile Physical or Digital).  Enter the 13-digit GLN containing a “who” GLN Type (Legal Entity or Function) that is related to this GLN, then select Legal Entity or Function as the GLN Type.

Enter the Related Location GLN  (If the GLN Type is Legal Entity or Function).  Enter the 13-digit GLN containing a “where” GLN Type (Fixed Physical, Mobile Physical or Digital) that is related to this GLN, then select the GLN Type.

Enter the Digital Location  (If the GLN Type is Digital). This is a specific digital URL for this location.

Enter the Base Location  (If the GLN Type is Mobile Physical). This is the GLN that is the most common location for a Mobile Physical GLN Type. The Base Location GLN must contain the Fixed Physical GLN Type. For example, the Base Location of a Food Truck is the location in which the truck is stationed when not in use. 

Click the Get GPS Coordinates link  to have GS1 US Data Hub display the Latitude  and Longitude coordinates automatically.  (Note: If you check GPC Coordinates or GEO Shape Box: For CPC Coordinates, enter the Latitude and Longitude boxes.  For GEO Shape Box, select the GeoShape Type (Circle, Line, or Polygon), and GeoShape Coordinates)

Enter the “Contained in Place” GLN  (If the GLN Type is Fixed Physical).  
If this GLN is “contained” in another existing GLN, enter that existing GLN here. This GLN must contain the Fixed Physical Location GLN Type.

Enter Location Role Type  (If the GLN Type is Fixed Physical)  
This is the role type and opening date, as well as final closure date.

Enter Business Details  (Note: The Corporate Relationship and Class of Trade 1, 2, and 3 fields are required if Healthcare is selected as the Industry. 

Enter the Location ID Type and Value (If the GLN Type is Fixed Physical, Digital or Mobile Physical). 

Enter the Organization ID Type and Value (If the GLN Type is Legal Entity or Function) This is an internal identifier that your company has assigned to this GLN. You can enter up to 10 identifiers. 

If you select the "Fixed Physical" or "Mobile Physical" GLN Type, the Address Line 1, City, State and Zip Code fields are required. Here are some recommended ways to enter the Name and Address fields for a Global Location Number (GLN):

When you create your Global Location Number (GLN), adding high-quality data can improve the way your company and trading partners identify the parties involved in transactions.

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This is the GLN with the Legal Entity or Function GLN Type that is directly above the organization/party, as part of the location hierarchy. The Parent Organization GLN can be the same as the Top Level GLN in the hierarchy.

The GLN Type represents what is being identified. GLNs can be used to answer the questions of "where" and "who" throughout business-related transactions.

In your GS1 US account, the GLN Type defaults to Active after you publish the GLN. If the GLN Type is no longer operating, you cannot delete it - but you can make it Inactive. Both Active and Inactive GLN Types can be viewed by global users within GS1 lookup tools.

Also, you can add multiple GLN Types to an existing party or location. View the Add a GLN Type article to learn more. 

Physical Locations answer “where?”:

Fixed Physical Location: a tangible place that does not change locations and may be represented by an address, coordinates, or other means.

Mobile Physical Location: a tangible place that is expected to change locations and may be represented by an address, coordinates, or other means. This GLN Type cannot be added if the GLN already contains the Fixed Physical Location GLN Type.

Digital Location: An electronic (non-physical) address that is used for communication between computer systems.

Parties answer “who?”:

Legal Entity: any business, government body, department, charity, individual, or institution that has standing in the eyes of the law and has the capacity to enter into agreements or contracts.

Function: an organizational subdivision or department based on the specific tasks being performed, as defined by the organization.

These defintions help categorize and describe the various sectors involved in the production, distribution, and sale of goods and services.

Apparel: Industry focused on the design, production, and sale of clothing, footwear, and accessories.

Consumer Packaged Goods: Industry that produces goods consumed daily by the average consumer, such as food, beverages, health and beauty, paper and cleaning products.

Finance/Banking: Industry that deals with the management of money, including banks, investment companies, armored carriers, and cash processing facilities.

Foodservice: Industry that prepares and serves food and beverages to customers, including restaurants, cafes, cafeterias, hospitality, and catering services.

Fresh Food and Upstream: Industry involved in the production and distribution of fresh food products (protein and plant based), including farming, harvesting, and initial processing.

General: Broad category that can encompass various industries not specifically defined.

General Merchandise: Industry that sells a wide range of products, including household goods, electronics, and toys.

Healthcare: Industry that provides medical services, manufactures medical equipment, and develops pharmaceuticals (OTC and prescription).

Retailer: Industry that sells goods directly to consumers through various channels, including physical stores and online platforms.

A Location ID is an organization that administers the Location ID or the name of the ID itself. In GS1 US, Location ID displays only if the GLN Type is Fixed Physical, Mobile Physical or Digital.

International Maritime Organization Number (IMO Number): IMO number is an important identifier given to oil/gas vessels, shipping vessels, and fishing vessels that is painted visibly across the vessel and bolted to the hull. This vessel identifier is permanently associated with the vessel hull, even if the vessel name or ownership changes - or if the vessel is reflagged to another nation. 

Location For Internal Use (1 through 10): Identification that your organization may be using for internal mapping purposes.

Open Apparel Registry (OAR) ID: A sixteen-digit numbering system which uniquely identities global apparel facilities. The ID consists of a Country code, Origin date (the date the facility first appeared in the registry), a General ID and Check ID. OAR IDs are allocated by the Open Apparel Registry to all facilities contributed to the database for the purposes of enabling industry collaboration and improved identification of factories, as well as powering interoperability between industry databases. 

Open Location Code (OLC): Developed by Google, this is a geocode based in a system of regular grids for identifying an area anywhere on the Earth. 

UN/LOCODE: The United Nations Code for Trade and Transport Locations is a geographic coding scheme developed and maintained by United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). Example: US PCT 

An Organization ID Type (formerly known as Collaborative ID) is a previously assigned party or location identifier that can be associated to a GLN to add business value. In GS1 US, Organization ID displays only if the GLN Type is Legal Entity or Function.

You can associate Organization ID Types to a GLN Type, providing a single source of truth for how a party or location is identified in a scenario.

Additionally, proprietary identifiers can be associated to a GLN to support a transition to standardized identification used throughout the open supply chain.

Definitions:

499 Filer ID: The FCC Form 499 Filer Database is an identification system for all interstate telecommunications carriers, all interconnected VoIP providers, and certain other providers of interstate telecommunications.  The Universal Service Fund helps communities across the country afford telecommunications and advanced services.

Activite Principale de l’Entreprise: When registering a company in France, the Insee (The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies) will give you an APE code, sometimes also called the NAF code. This code only serves to identify which sector your activity is in.

Activite Principale Exercee (APE): The French industry code for the main activity of a company. Also referred to as NAF code.  Example: 01.47Z (Raising of poultry)

BEA Foreign Direct Investment Identification Number: The BEA foreign direct investment identification number is assigned to a new U.S. affiliate after their initial report has been accepted by the BEA. Filed by mail or facsimile, initial reports are due within 30 days of the end of the quarter in which the U.S. entity became foreign owned.

Bioland: The leading organic farmers' association in Germany for the economy of organic-based businesses without synthetic pesticides and synthetic chemical nitrogen fertilizer. The animals are kept humanely and processed food carefully. This provides an environmentally sound and sustainable food production. http://www.bioland.de.

Biological Farmers of Australia: Biological Farmers of Australia

Central Registration Depository (CRD) Numbers: Every stockbroker (“registered representative”) licensed to sell securities in the U.S. has a CRD number.

Commercial and Government Entity: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity. A CAGE code is a five character alpha-numeric identifier assigned to entities located IN the United States and its territories

Company Identifier (CID): A company identification number, or CID, is given to a company when it is formed and the articles of organization or incorporation are approved by the U.S. Secretary of State. The CID is an important step when establishing a new company as it acts as a way to track important company information.

Company Registration Number: A company registration number is a unique combination of numbers and, in some cases, letters. The company registration number (also known as the company number, registration number or simply abbreviated to CRN) is used to identify your company and verify the fact that it is an entity registered with Companies House.

Demeter International: Demeter International Demeter-International e. V. is a non profit organization and its member organizations work together in the spirit of an international confederation with democratic principles. Membership requires a functioning Demeter certification program.

Demeter-Bund: The Demeter movement as an entrepreneurial network promotes the development of bio-dynamic economy, to secure the livelihoods of the world and to strengthen the positive people in his ministry. In cooperation contribute producers, processors, traders and consumers in partnership to shape the market.

Department of Defense Activity Address Code: Is a six-position code that uniquely identifies a Department of Defense unit, activity, or organization that has the authority to requisition, contract for, receive, have custody of, issue, or ship DoD assets, or fund/pay bills for materials and/or services.

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Number: A DEA number (DEA Registration Number) is an identifier assigned to a health care provider (such as a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, optometrist, podiatrist, dentist, or veterinarian) by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration allowing them to write prescriptions for controlled substances.

DUNS: Data Universal Numbering System. It is a nine-digit numbering system which uniquely identifies an individual business. The DUNS number is a nine-digit number issued by Dun & Bradstreet assigned to each business location in the D&B database having a unique, separate, and distinct operation for the purpose of identifying them. A DUNS number is also a way in which separate corporate entities, having no official relationship, can be branded as one by sharing one DUNS number among the affiliated comp

DUNS+4: Refers to the DUNS number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet, plus a 4-character suffix that is assigned by the vendor to establish additional Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database records for identifying alternative electronic funds transfer (EFT) accounts for the same vendor located at the same physical address. Dun and Bradstreet has no affiliation with the 4-character suffix.

Ecoland: Ecoland is a membership organisation whose members elect a governing Board which is responsible for the design and implementation of the organic certification system.

Economic Operator Identifier: A type of identifier in the format of the invariant set of ISO646:1991 used in accordance with the EU Implementing Regulation 2018/574 to identify an economic operator.

Economic Operators Registration and Identification Number: Businesses and people wishing to trade with the EU must, use the EORI number as an identification number in all customs procedures when exchanging information with Customs: 
https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/dds2/eos/news/newstar.jsp?Lang=en

EPA Identification Number: This number, issued either by the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA ID Number), or by DTSC (California ID Number), identifies each handler of hazardous waste on hazardous waste manifests and other paperwork.

EU VAT Identification Number: An identifier used to identify companies for value added tax purposes in the European Union. Link: https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/taxation-1/value-added-tax-vat_en

Ecovin: ECOVIN Federation Organic Viticulture Association: ECOVIN largest merger in 1985 as ecologically-working wine estates in Germany was founded. Approximately 220 member companies currently manage 1,600 hectares of vineyards in 11 German wine-growing areas.

Employer Identification Number (EIN): The U.S. Employer Identification Number, also known as the Federal Employer Identification Number or the Federal Tax Identification Number, is a unique nine-digit number assigned by the Internal Revenue Service to business entities operating in the United States for the purposes of identification.

FCC Registration Number (FRN): An FRN, or FCC registration number, is a 10-digit number that is assigned to a business or individual registering with the FCC. ... The FCC will use the FRN to determine if all of a registrant's fees have been paid.

FDA: US FDA Food and Drug Agency

FDA Establishment Identifier (Facility FEI): An FDA Establishment Identification (FEI) number is a unique identifier issued by FDA to track inspections of the regulated establishment or facility. FEI numbers are also used to track GDUFA facility fee payments

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Certificate Number: The RTN number is commonly referred to as an ABA number and is found on the bottom of checks. FDIC Certificate The FDIC Certificate ID is a unique number assigned to each depository institution by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

FHFA ID Number: FHFA ID number is the number assigned to a member by FHFA and used by FHFA and the Banks to identify a particular member.

FMC License Number: The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) is a USA federal agency. The FMC is responsible for regulating USA ocean transportation to and from the USA. To buy or sell sea freight services to or from the USA, a company must be licensed or registered with the FMC.

GAA: GAA is a diverse farming association for farmers, processors and traders inside.Focalpoint is Germany. GAA is a special design for the structure of the organic farming. Biokreis-The Biokreis is an association for organic farming. Currently more than 800 farms, 80 and 200 processors, consumers are members of Biokreis, committed to working together on more than 33,000 for organic and sustainable farming.

Global Intermediary Identification Number (GIIN): GIIN is an abbreviation of Global Intermediary Identification Number. The FATCA Registration System approves foreign financial institutions (FFI), financial institution (FI) branches, direct reporting non-financial foreign entities (NFFE), sponsoring entities, sponsored entities, and sponsored subsidiary branches.

Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) Number & Schedule B Codes: The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, also referred to as the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Annotated, is the primary resource for determining tariff classifications for goods imported into the United States.

International Air Transport Association (IATA) Code: Three-letter geocode designating many airports and metropolitan areas around the world, defined by the International Air Transport Association (IATA)

International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements: The International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) is a grassroots and democratic organization that currently unites 750 member organizations in 116 countries.

International Fisheries Trade Permit (IFTP) Number: Required for the import, export, or re-export of fishery products subject to the NOAA Fisheries trade monitoring programs. The  consolidated permit facilitates the transition from paper-based trade documentation programs to the electronic reporting system (Automated Commercial Environment or ACE) operated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

International Foundation for Organic Agriculture: International Foundation for Organic Agriculture

Kamer van Koophandel (KVK) number: When registering with the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce KVK, a business is listed in the Dutch Commercial Register or Handelsregister (HR) as it is called in the Netherlands. The businesses are then given a 8-digit KVK number. This number serves to prove an organisation is a registered business.

Labeler Identification code (LIC): The assigned LIC identifies the registered company, not an individual product or device; it can be used across multiple product lines.

Legal Entity Identifier (LEI): Definition should be, "The Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) is a 20-character, alpha-numeric code based on the ISO 17442 standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). It connects to key reference information that enables clear and unique identification of legal entities participating in financial transactions

Manufacturer ID: The United States Customs use the Manufacturer's Identification Number (MID) in the electronic data processing and monitoring of manufacturers. MID is an identifying reference number given to manufacturers that import products into the United States.

Manufacturer's Identification Code (MIC): Domestic boat manufacturers are required by U.S. federal law to obtain a unique Manufacturer's Identification Code (MIC). The same applies to domestic importers of foreign built vessels. This code must be incorporated as the first three characters of all hull identification numbers assigned to boats of their production.

National Provider Identifier (NPI): The National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Administrative Simplification Standard. The NPI is a unique identification number for covered health care providers. The NPI is a 10-position, intelligence-free numeric identifier (10-digit number).

Naturland: Naturland is active the world over in promoting organic agriculture. Its members are farmers who produce a wide range of valuable products: coffee from Mexico and Peru, olive oil from Greece, tea from the slopes of India's mountains, pineapple and other tropical fruit from Uganda, spices from Sri Lanka. Organic agriculture safeguards the existence of smallholders and helps with the sustainable management of what are often fragile ecosystems. On a global scale, over 50,000 Naturland farmers are cultivating an area of over 142,000 hectares.

Nomenclature des Activités Françaises: When registering a company in France, the Insee (The National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies) will give you an APE code, sometimes also called the NAF code. This code only serves to identify which sector your activity is in

Organisatie-identificatienummer (OIN number): The Organization Identification Number (OIN) is a unique number that Logiuscan assign to organizations in order to identify, authenticate and/or authorize themselves in digital messaging within and with the government.

Organization For Internal Use (1 through 10): Identification used for internal mapping purposes.

Phytosanitary registration number: Important for the export of fruit and vegetable & floriculture products to countries, outside the EU free trade zone

Quality Assurance International: Quality Assurance International. QAI is a leading USDA-accredited organic product certifying agency.

Registered Identification Number (RN): RN stands for Registered Identification Number. It is a number issued by the FTC to U.S. businesses that manufacture, import, distribute, or sell products covered by the Textile, Wool, and Fur Acts. Businesses can use this number on product labels instead of the company name.

Registre du commerce et des sociétés: The RCS (Registre du commerce et des sociétés), otherwise known as the Greffe, is the registry for the company accounts and by-laws of all companies in France.

Replication Server System Database ID (RSSD ID): The RSSD ID is a unique identifier assigned to financial institutions by the U.S. Federal Reserve.

Service Provider and Billed Entity Identification Number (FCC Form 498 ID): A Service Provider Identification Number (SPIN) is a unique nine-digit number assigned to service providers by USAC when an FCC Form 498 is filed. This number is also known as the service provider's 498 ID.

Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC): The Standard Carrier Alpha Code (SCAC) is a unique two-to-four-letter code used to identify transportation companies. SCAC codes can be obtained from the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA), located in Alexandria, VA.

Sudtirol Bioland: Bioland Association of South Tyrol The Association of South Tyrol is the largest organic association for organic farmers having to farmers in South Tyrol and the only active in association with a national association office Terlan.

Système d'identification du répertoire des entreprises: Identifies any agency that is a component of the company

Système d'identification du répertoire des établissements: The SIRET code or SIRET number is an INSEE code (National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies) which allows the geographic identification of any French establishment or business

Taxpayer Identification Number: The taxpayer identification number (TIN) is the unique identifier assigned to the Account Holder by the tax administration in the Account Holder’s jurisdiction of tax residence. It is a unique combination of letters and/or numbers used to identify an individual or entity for the purposes of administering the tax laws of that jurisdiction.  In some countries where the TIN is not used a national identification number, national identity number, or national insurance number is used by the governments of countries as a means of tracking their citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents for the purposes of work, taxation, government benefits, health care, and other governmentally related functions.

U.S. Lab ID: CPSC-Accepted Testing Laboratories

U.S. Mine ID: All mines are required to apply for an MSHA mine identification number. An MSHA ID is required for each mine site and must be issued before any operations may begin. A mine ID may be requested by completing the online form or by contacting  U.S. district office.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): The SEC enforces the statutory requirement that public companies and other regulated companies submit quarterly and annual reports, as well as other periodic reports.

UK Food Standards Agency (FSA): UK Food Standards Agency

Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): Uniquely identify entities registered in the U.S. government  System for Award Management (SAM)

US Department of Agriculture: US Department of Agriculture

US Environmental Protection Agency: US Environmental Protection Agency

USDA Establishment Number: All containers of meat, poultry, and egg products must be labeled with a USDA mark of inspection and establishment (EST number), which is assigned to the plant where the product was produced.

Supply Chain Roles identify the functions and responsibilities of various entiries within a supply chain.

3rd Party Logistics Provider: Supply chain role that offers logistics services to other companies, including transportation, courier, warehousing, and distribution.

Armored Carrier Company: Supply chain role that provides secure transportation of valuables, including cash and precious metals.

Cash Processing Facility: Supply chain role that provides secure transportation of valuables, including cash and precious metals.

Distributor: Supply chain role that buys products from manufacturers and sells them to retailers or other businesses.

Exporter: Supply chain role that sells goods and services to foreign countries.

Farm/Harvester: Supply chain role involved in the cultivation and collection of crops or other agricultural and aquacultural products, or seafood.

Field/Container: Supply chain role referring to a field or growing area from which food was harvested as well as a container that aquacultured food was harvested from.

Federal Reserve Bank: Supply chain role that serves as the central bank of the United States, managing the nation's monetary policy and financial system.

Financial Institution: Supply chain role that provides financial services, including banking, investment, and insurance.

Hospital Provider: Supply chain role that offers medical services and care to patients such as clinics, doctors offices, ambulatory surgery centers, or urgent care.

Intermediary: Supply chain role that acts as a middleman between two parties, facilitating transactions and communication.

Manufacturer: Supply chain role that produces goods from raw materials, contracts manufacturing, or co-packs/re-packs through various processes.

Operator: Supply chain role that manages and oversees the day-to-day operations of a business or facility.

Packer: Supply chain role that focuses specifically on preparing food and drink for shipment, sale, and delivery.

Provider/Dispenser: Supply chain role describing a pharmacy within a hospital or retail store.

Repackager: Supply chain role that repackages goods into different containers or formats for distribution.

Seller: Supply chain role for the last known party by whom the goods are sold or agreed to be sold.

Shipper: Supply chain role for the party that enters into a contract for carriage with, and arranges for delivery of the goods to, a carrier or transport intermediary.

Solution Provider: Supply chain role that offers specialized services or products to solve specific business problems.

Source: Supply chain role that provides raw materials or components for manufacturing.

Supplier: Supply chain role that provides goods or services to other businesses.

Undefined: Supply chain role that has not been specifically defined or categorized.

Warehouse Operator: Supply chain role that manages the storage and handling of goods in a warehouse.

Wholesaler/Distributor: Supply chain role that buys products in bulk from manufacturers and sells them to retailers or other businesses.

Business Transactions Enabled defines all the transactions in which a location engages. 

Bill To/Sold To: Party which receives goods and invoice.

Deliver To: Party to which goods are delivered. For example, this GLN may identify a receiving center.

Order By: To be used only if ordering party and buyer are not identical. For example, this GLN may identify the GLN as an order-taking location.

Order From: To be used only if ordering party and buyer are not identical. For example, this GLN may identify the GLN as an order-taking location.

Paid By: Party which initiates payment (also referred to as Payer).

Recall: Identifies the GLN as a receiving center for product recalls.

Remit To: Party to whom funds are directed for payment of a commercial invoice.

Ship From: Party from where goods will be or have been shipped.

Ship To: Party which receives goods and invoices.

Sold From: Party which sells products or services to a buyer (also referred to as Seller).

Affiliated: this location or party is affiliated to another organization. For example, when a company is engaged in an agent relationship (insurance, shipping, etc). In the Healthcare industry, this other organization may be the parent corporation.

Leased: this location or party is leased to another organization. In the Healthcare industry, this GLN may have a lease with the parent corporation.

Managed: this location or party has a managed agreement with another organization.

Owned: this location or party is owned by the company name entered in this location detail record, or another organization, in part or in full. This may include joint ventures. In the Healthcare industry, this location may be owned by the parent corporation.

Franchised: this location or party is a franchisee organization.