ATMS Guide to EAN.UCC
Logistics Labelling & Supply
Chain Management
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Introduction
ATMS wishes to thank the GS1 for their assistance in preparing this document, and in particular
John Pearce of the GS1.
The EAN.UCC logistics labelling standard provides a world-wide standard for the labelling and
identification of pallets of product, rolls, containers, drums etc. We use the word 'pallet' in this
document as a general term meaning any of these units. The advantages of the standard include:
One
label for use by suppliers, distributors and customers throughout the supply chain.
Improved control procedures in warehousing and distribution.
Unique identification for standard and non-standard pallets.
A consistent link with EDI (electronic data interchange) business transactions.
Minimised costs with the use of the international standard, rather than several different
solutions.
The label provides core information about an item in both machine and human readable form. The
information that can be included within the standard is extensive - as indicated in the enclosed
table. It is up to the partners in the supply chain to decide on the information they mutually
require. Information might include, for instance; product code, quantity, purchase order number,
batch reference, sell by date. All pallets are uniquely identified and can therefore be tracked
throughout the supply chain until their breakdown.
Serial Shipping Container Codes (SSCC)
The minimum content of the label bar code is the SSCC. This uniquely identifies the pallet on a
world-wide basis for at least one year.
The SSCC is an 18 digit number that is always denoted by the application identifier 00 when it is
shown in a UCC/EAN-128 bar code. It is constructed as follows:
Application
identifier
Extension digit
Company prefix
number
Serial number
Check digit
00
0*
5012345
123456789
4
00
0*
50401234
12345678
00
0*
506001234
123456
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*The extension digit can be any value from 0 to 9 and allows users to extend the numbering
capacity. It was previously known as the packaging indicator but it now has no meaning.
Company prefix numbers may be 7, 8 or 9 or even 10 digits long. The serial number is between 9
to 5 digits in length, depending on the length of the company prefix number, and is allocated by the
company making up the unit.
The check digit is calculated in the same way as for global trade item numbers (GTINs).
SSCCs must not be re-used for at least one year. The SSCC does not include the application
identifier.
Label Guidelines
Label size and layout
The normal format of the pallet label is based on the ISO standard A5 or A6. A5 is the common size
(148mm x 210mm). A6 is used where less information is required. In certain cases UCC/EAN bar
codes are presented on very small labels with minimal text.
The height of the bar codes should be at least 32mm. The maximum bar code length allowed is
165mm. Bearer bars (horizontal bars top and bottom) are optional but are useful to highlight
potential printing problems such as print head failure. The bar codes and bar code interpretation
occupy the lowest section of the label. The middle section contains the human readable
interpretation. The free format section is located at the top.
Label location
Although the logistics label can be used on any unit, it will often be used on a pallet. The same label
should appear on at least two adjacent sides.
For units taller than 1,000 mm the label should be positioned so that the bar codes are no higher
than 800 mm and no lower than 400 mm above the floor on which the unit stands. The edge of a
bar code should also be no closer than 50 mm to a vertical edge.
For units lower than 1,000 mm the label should be placed towards the base so that the SSCC is
alongside any EAN-13, ITF-14, or UCC/EAN-128 bar code providing product identification or
information.
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Location of Label
Free format information
Human readable information
50mm
UCC/EAN - 128 symbol
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Pallet Label - A5 Format
This is an example of a pallet label for a uniform fixed content pallet. The bar coded information
includes the serial shipping container code, the GTIN (product code), the quantity, the batch
number and the use by date.
Note that the SSCC for code is at the bottom of the label.
BATCH
4512XA
CONTENT
00614141000418
BEST BEFORE (ddmmyy)
14.02.00
SSCC
0 0614141 1234567890
COUNT
20
GRAND SUPPLIER COFFEE
(02)00614141000418(15)000214(10)4512XA(37)20
(00) 006141411234567890
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Alternative Labels
SSCC
0 0614141 123456789 0
SHIP TO LOC
0614141000531
PO: 345-896779-0 DWCP: 9684584-23
Zone: 4
STORE # 49
BIG SUPPLIER
92 ROYAL ST.
NEW YORK
USA
GREAT VALUE
8163 NEW CAJUN
DAYTON, OHIO
USA
FROM
TO
SHIP TO POST 45458
B/L 853930
CONSIGNMENT 541234550127501
( 4
2
0
) 4
5
4
5
8
( 4
0
1
) 5
4
1
2
3
4
5
5
0
1
2
7
5
0
1
( 4
1
0
) 0
6 1 4
1
4
1
0
0
0
5
3 1
( 0
0
) 0
0
6
1
4
1
4
1
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
(00) 006141411234567890
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Summary of potential pallet label data:
(Please check the latest e-Centre standards before using these identifiers)
Application
Identifier
Type of Data
Character Type
Maximum Length
(excl. Appln. Identifier)
00
Serial Shipping Container code
N.F.18
01
Global trade item number (GTIN)
N.F.14
02
GTIN of contents
N.F.14
10
Batch number
AN.V.20
11
Production date
N.F.6
13
Serial number
N.F.6
15
Minimum, durability (best before) date
N.F.6
17
Maximum durability (use by / expiry) date
N.F.6
20
Product Variant
N.F.2
21
Serial Number
AN.V.20
22
HIBC
AN.V.29
230 to 239
Lot number
N.V.19
30
Variable Quantity
N.V.8
3100 to 3109
Net weight, kilograms
N.F.6
3110 to 3119
Length, metres, for trade
N.F.6
3120 to 3129
Width, metres, for trade
N.F.6
3130 to 3139
Depth, metres, for trade
N.F.6
3140 to 3149
Area, square metres, for trade
N.F.6
3150 to 3159
Volume, litres, for trade
N.F.6
3160 to 3169
Volume, litres, for trade
N.F.6
3200 to 3209
Net weight, pounds
N.F.6
3300 to 3309
Gross weight, kilograms
N.F.6
3310 to 3319
Length, metres, logistics
N.F.6
3320 to 3329
Width, weight, kilograms
N.F.6
3330 to 3339
Depth, weight, kilograms
N.F.6
3340 to 3349
Area, square metres, logistics
N.F.6
3350 to 3359
Volume, litres, logistics
N.F.6
3360 to 3369
Volume, cubic metres, logistics
N.F.6
3400 to 3409
Gross weight, pounds
N.F.6
37
Quantity
N.F.8
400
Customer's purchase order number
AN.V.30
410
Deliver to location code
N.F.13
411
Invoice to location code
N.F.13
412
Purchased from location code
N.F.13
420
Deliver to postal code (national)
AN.V.9
421
Delivery to postal code (international)
AN.V.12
8001
Roll product parameters
N.F.14
8002
Electronic Serial Number
AN.V.20
90 to 98
In-house use
AN.V.30
99
Mutually defined text
AN.V.30
Where:
AN = alphanumeric, N = numeric, V = variable length and F = fixed length
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EAN-UCC and the Supply Chain
* indicates the potential use of EAN.UCC logistics labelling and scanning.
Supplier stock control
accurate tracking and recording of finished stock, across multiple
locations and including consignment stock. This provides the basis
of Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI).
Customer stock control
accurate tracking and recording of raw material stock.
Despatch advice
accurate recording of despatches, pallet by pallet.
Receipt confirmation
accurate booking in of pallets.
CUSTOMER SALES FORECAST
LOGISTICS DEMAND
PRODUCTION PLAN
SUPPLIER STOCK*
CUSTOMER STOCK*
DESPATCH ADVICE*
RECEIPT CONFIRMATION
SUPPLIER
SUPPLIER
CUSTOMER
CUSTOMER
MANUFACTURING
MANUFACTURING
REMOTE
STOCK
ON-SITE
STOCK
CONSIGNMENT
STOCK
REMOTE
STOCK
ON-SITE
STOCK
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