Glossary
Definitions of the terms used in the Trade Items module, such as Trade Item Identifier, KDE, GTIN, PLU and EPC URN.
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Trade Item | A product's master-data record. |
| Master data | Reference data reused by day-to-day activity. |
| Lot / Serial | Tracking by batch (lot code) or by individual unit. |
| KDE | Key Data Element: a named data field captured for items or events. |
| GTIN | GS1 Global Trade Item Number (8, 12, 13 or 14 digits). |
| UPC | 12-digit Universal Product Code. |
| PLU | Price Look-Up code (4 or 5 digits), mainly for loose produce. |
| URN / EPC URN | Structured, globally unique identifier; Wholechain generates one per item. |
| ERP | Enterprise Resource Planning: a company's main business system. |
| Trade Item Identifier | Your own unique item number for the product (the Item Number/ID column in bulk files; Settings calls it Trade Item Number / ID). Items shared with you also show the Owner Trade Item Identifier. |
| Commodity | The item's Trade Item Group. |
| GDST | Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability standards. |
| CBV | GS1 Core Business Vocabulary, used for Business Step and Disposition values. |
Related help: Get started with Trade Items, Master Data Settings and Data elements and policies.
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