Frequently Asked Questions

To create and manage your own products with GS1 US Data Hub | Product you must obtain a GS1 Company Prefix directly through GS1 US. Anyone, however, can subscribe to GS1 US Data Hub | Product to view products shared by create/manage users.

GS1 US Data Hub | Product automatically calculates the check digit for you. There’s no need to create your GTINs in one system, type them into the check digit calculator, and retype the final GTINs—think of all the opportunities for error with that process. Plus, GS1 US Data Hub | Product automatically incorporates your GS1 Company Prefix, and reserves just the right number of digits for your item reference number, so there’s reduced possibility of overwriting your GS1 Company Prefix and mistakenly using someone else’s. It’s all about accuracy and scalability.

GS1 US Data Hub | Product automatically incorporates your GS1 Company Prefix, reserves just the right number of digits for your item reference codes, and automatically calculates the check digit. You can have confidence that you created your barcodes right the first time. And it’s easy to use.

If you choose to add users, you’ll sign up for an additional user subscription through our online application. The application will allow you to add up to 5 users, up to 10 users, or an unlimited number of users for GS1 US Data Hub | Product. The fees will be listed right in the online application. Within 1-2 business days after that subscription fee is paid, the User Administrator for your company will be able to set up those additional users in the GS1 US User Portal, which will give them access to GS1 US Data Hub | Product.

The tool allows you to assign a unique GS1 Global Trade Item Number® (GTIN - more commonly known as a U.P.C.) to every product, which helps retailers, marketplaces, and brands offer consumers a consistent search, discovery, and purchase experience. And if you later decide to sell your products in brick-and-mortar stores, you’re already using the global standard of product identification – no need to create a new identification system for your products.

The product data that you provide through GS1 US Data Hub | Product is fundamental and includes far fewer attributes than you’d provide through a data pool or through a product catalog. That being said, the fundamental product data that you choose to enter in GS1 US Data Hub | Product is well-formed, adheres to GS1 Standards, and is a great source for your chosen data pool or product catalog to use to start the process of importing your data into their database, all without you having to re-enter any data. Just choose to share your GTIN/product data with your data pool (if they’re not subscribed to GS1 US Data Hub | Product yet, suggest they look into it) and they can export and upload your records directly into their databases. From there, you can supplement your records by adding additional attributes, just as you do today.

GS1 US Data Hub | Product allows you to share your product data in the tool with other GS1 US Data Hub | Product subscribers who have a “view/use” subscription. You choose which products to share, and which trading partners to share with – a specific trading partner, a list of trading partners, or all GS1 US Data Hub | Product subscribers who have a “view/use” subscription. You can add or remove who you share data with at any time. Or you can choose not to share any product data. You’re in control.

The GS1 US Data Hub | Product subscriber that you’ve chosen to share with would see all the data you input for a product that you categorized as “In Use.” They would see your company name, the product brand name, a brief description of the product, the GTIN (or U.P.C.), what industry you are in, the level of packaging (each, case, etc.), your GS1 Company Prefix number and the date you last modified that product’s information. They would also see some basic product information if you included it, such as dimensions, weight, your SKU, and a product photo. They can also see your packaging hierarchy (e.g., each, inner pack, case, etc.) by GTIN.

GS1 US Data Hub | Product has in import feature that allows users to import GTINs created outside of the tool. Importing your GTIN data into the tool allows you to validate your GS1 Company Prefix data, which is particularly useful if you’ve acquired or merged with another company. It shows you how many more products or locations you can identify with your GS1 Company Prefix. It flags duplicate and incorrect GTINs and allows you take GTINs you previously used and assign them for re-use in the future. Think of it as an easy way to audit and improve the quality of your GTINs and more efficiently manage your GS1 Company Prefix capacity.

Absolutely. The tool allows you to select the area in which the barcode will be scanned, the package level of the product, choose which type of barcode you want to use, and allow you to add your variable measure product details by selecting from a pre-defined list of attributes.

Product data is updated instantaneously.

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GS1 US Data Hub | Location supports traceability and improves order-to-cash efficiency. It provides companies with a single source of information for trading partner locations, and how they are related. It provides up-to-date information direct from the trading partner and eliminates the need for interpretation (and the opportunity for misinterpretation). Using the GLNs alongside GS1 US Data Hub | Location saves time and increases order accuracy by eliminating the need for customized identification of locations.

To create and manage your own locations with GS1 US Data Hub | Location, you must obtain a GS1 Company Prefix directly through GS1 US. Anyone, however, can subscribe to GS1 US Data Hub | Location to view locations shared by create/manage users.

If you have a GS1 Company Prefix, you have an Entity GLN. You can find the Entity GLN on your prefix certificate or in GS1 US Data Hub. If you need to identify more than your headquarter location, then yes, GS1 US Data Hub | Location is your answer—it's free for one user with a prefix. The tool automatically incorporates your GS1 Company Prefix and calculates the check digit so your GLNs are properly formatted.

Once you subscribe to GS1 US Data Hub | Location, you can find it right in the tool under the “Manage” tab. It’ll be listed as your “Top Level GLN.”

Also, you can find your “Entity GLN” listed on your GS1 Company Prefix certificate. Don’t have your certificate? Log in to our online member center to download it.

GS1 US Data Hub | Location supports traceability and improves order-to-cash efficiency. Click on the "Benefits" and "Features" sections to learn more about how GS1 US Data Hub | Location can help you.

The answer is accuracy and timeliness.  The GLN:

• Is a globally unique identification number.
• Identifies locations and supply chain partners.
• Identifies a legal entity, such as a whole company or a subsidiary; a functional entity, such as a purchasing department; or a physical location, such as a warehouse.
• Is an open, global standard that supports 23 major industries conducting business in more than 155 countries worldwide.

You can have a single user, up to 5 users, up to 10 users, or an unlimited number of users using the tool. With GS1 US Data Hub | Location, you can also manage what type of role each of your users have.

No. Only you manage your own locations.

Yes, we have an API option. See more information in our "Fees" section.

With GS1 US Data Hub | Location, you can share with all GS1 US Data Hub | Location subscribers in a particular industry or supply chain role, or with select trading partners. You can share single locations or an entire branch of your hierarchy.

You can subscribe to the tool as a GPO (see more information on the "Fees" tab above) and invite your healthcare providers to join the tool. Contact us for more information.

If you are a healthcare provider, please work with your primary GPO to gain access to GS1 US Data Hub | Location. If you need assistance in connecting with your GPO, contact us.

Location data is updated instantaneously.

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