Glossary
Definitions of the terms used in the Trade Partners module, such as connection statuses, self Trade Partner, PGLN, DUNS and external identifier.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Alias | Another name or number that the same Trade Partner is known by. Alias types: External Identifier, URN or PGLN. |
| Archive | Moves a record out of the active list |
| Buyer | A Trade Partner you sell to |
| Buyer / Supplier | What a Trade Partner is to you. The single Add form and the Trade Partner drawer offer Buyer and Supplier; the spreadsheet column Connection Type also accepts Other and Self. |
| Connection | The connection status between your account and a Trade Partner: Wholechain Connected, Externally Connected or Not Connected |
| Externally Connected | The Trade Partner is connected through another EPCIS/GDST system or a third-party integration |
| Wholechain Connected | The Trade Partner has a Wholechain account that is connected to yours |
| Not Connected | The Trade Partner is not connected in any way; you can record events on its behalf |
| Drawer | A panel that slides in from the right with a record's details or a form |
| DUNS | A nine-digit company identifier issued by Dun & Bradstreet |
| EPCIS | The GS1 standard for exchanging traceability events |
| ERP | Enterprise resource planning software, the system where many companies already keep their supplier and site codes |
| External identifier | The identifier you use for a record in your own systems. Shown as Trade Partner Identifier. |
| GDST | The Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability |
| GLN | Global Location Number, a GS1 identifier for a physical location. A Location carries a GLN; a Trade Partner carries a PGLN. |
| Invite | A request for a Trade Partner to connect with you. The invitee is offered Use Wholechain and Link EPCIS/GDST System in the Wholechain Inviter's Portal. |
| Master data | Reference information that traceability records point to |
| Owner | The Wholechain account that holds a Location record. It is not the same as the Trade Partner the Location is attached to. |
| PGLN | Party GLN, a GS1 identifier for a company |
| Self Trade Partner | Your own company's Trade Partner record, marked (Self) in the list. It is Wholechain Connected and cannot be invited. |
| Supplier | A Trade Partner you buy from |
| Trade Partner | A company you do business with |
| Trade Partner Identifier | The identifier you use for a Trade Partner in your own systems, such as an ERP code |
| Type | Shown in the list and in the Trade Partner drawer (Self or NonWholechain). It is read-only. |
| Wholechain ID | The unique identifier Wholechain assigns to a connected company |
Related help
For step-by-step instructions, see Get started with Trade Partners and the Trade Partners FAQ. For account-wide options, see Master Data Settings.
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