Product ID Abbreviation

Following are abbreviations used in product management

SKU (Stock Keeping Unit)

1. SKUs are unique to individual companies and are primarily used for internal inventory management.
2. They help track product variations like size and color.

GTIN (Global Trade Item Number):

1. GTINs are standardized, globally recognized identifiers used across supply chains to uniquely identify products.
2. GTIN includes UPC, EAN, and ISBN, helping with international trade.

UPC (Universal Product Code):

1. UPC is a subset of GTIN, widely used in North America for scanning products at retail points of sale.
2. It consists of a 12-digit barcode for universal product identification. |

GPC (Global Product Classification):

1. GPC is a taxonomy used to group products into categories for better alignment and global data synchronization, simplifying product classification in international commerce.

GLN (Global Location Number):

1. GLN identifies specific locations like warehouses or offices, improving the efficiency of supply chain logistics, order fulfillment, and regulatory compliance.