GS1-128 (formally known as UCC/EAN-128) labels are the standards in today's consumer packaged goods, wholesale distribution and retail segments. It is therefore important to familiarize yourself with this label format and understand how to best use these in your WMS enabled warehouses.
As background information, the GS1-128 label is derived from Code 128, a simple symbology that translates numbers and characters into what's commonly known as "barcode". GS1-128 looks like a longer version of the typical barcode. It stores not only the serial number, but also the company and the application identifier. In essence, GS1-128 is an advanced barcode that provides the relevant business context in addition to identifying a product.
Here's an example:
Let’s take a closer look at the last set of numbers in the previous example. The label roughly breaks down into 4 sections, plus an application identifier.
It’s worthwhile to note that the Application Identifier field can refer to wide range of data contents. In the example shown, (00) implies the content is a License Plate Number(LPN). This number can also be used to identify zip code, expiration date, weight, container code and other information. Here’s the full list.
The 18-digit after Application Identifier is the LPN, also known as SSCC-18(Serialized Shipping Container Code). This number is 18 digitals long, and it is globally unique. SSCC-18 tells any operator what the product is and where it is from.
The versatility of GS1-128 is what makes it the standard labeling format in the world today. In the next post, we will be discussing how Oracle WMS can be used to generate GS1-128 label and Advanced Shipping Notices (ASN) in the customer’s inbound process.
Comments (4)
Great topic, looking forward to future articles about labeling.
Posted by Tim O'Donnell | April 24, 2009 6:47 AM
Posted on April 24, 2009 06:47
MSCA---->WMS Label Print Mode: Synchronous Generic-possible?
Hi
It would be really helpful if you could answer the following query regarding label implementation.
Requirement:
To achieve a real-time synchronous integration mode between MSCA and third party software vendor(ZEBRA printers) that is handled through a PL/SQL API(Customizing the INV_SYNC_PRINT_REQUEST stub)
Expected Functionality:
Oracle WMS produces label XML files as part of a transaction or event, such as a purchase order receipt, pick confirmation or license plate generation initiated through MSCA.
Customized Synchronous API will be called and passes the xml content to XML enabled Direct Label Printers for printing.
Could you please confirm if it is feasible to acheive Synchronous printing from MSCA?
The Setup is as follows:
E-Business Suite Release 12.0.6
Oracle Warehouse Management
MSCA
Zebra Thermal printers
Posted by Appster | April 27, 2009 3:04 AM
Posted on April 27, 2009 03:04
Very Helpful topic...thanks.
Posted by Vishal Bhagtaraj Poorundersingh | June 25, 2009 3:14 AM
Posted on June 25, 2009 03:14
Can you connect me to the other Tim O'Donnell? I work in warehouse management as well and have been implementing differnt items in our WMS over the past year. This topic is very interesting since I have been working mainly with ODETTE labeling instead of the style listed above.
Posted by Tim O'Donnell | October 4, 2009 8:52 AM
Posted on October 4, 2009 08:52