GS1 standard
By defining procedures and not technology, GS1 standards make communication between different business partners and information systems easier, regardless off their software, language and location.
Standardization brings benefits at:
- stocks and capacities management,
- tracing orders and shipments,
- recirculation and sorting of cash,
- optimization and stability of cash supply,
- ATMs control and management,
- management of transport units.
To reap the benefits of the standardization, it is vital to conform to the rules of GS1 system, especially to properly identify all the business partners, transport units, shipments and items.
ID keys
System GS1 uses several ID keys, which are used in different business scenarios.
| GTIN | Global Trade Item Number is used to uniquely identify trade items, eg. banknotes, coins or services. Item numbers for eurobanknotes and eurocoins are provided by European central bank, while numismatic products, issued by Bank of Slovenia, have their own item numbers, defined by the issuer |
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GLN |
Global Location Number identifies company's locations and business entities |
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SSCC |
Serial Shipment Container Code uniquely identifies logistic unit and as such enables tracing at every step of the process |
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GRAI |
Global Returnable Asset Identifier is used for identifying and tracing reusable assets |
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GSIN |
Global Shipment Identification Number identifies shipment comprised of one or more logistic units that are intended to be delivered together |
Barcodes
Barcodes enable quick and reliable transfer of identification number from physical unit into the information system and are important element of the identification system. In cash logistics, linear barcodes in symbologies EAN-13 and GS1-128 are used.
Messages
To communicate effectively, business partners use electronic messages in cash logistics. These messages, predefined by GS1 XML standard, cover every step in business process by containing specific information needed by involved parties.
Below is the list of all messages used in cash logistics processes:
| Slovene | English | GS1 message |
| Naročilo gotovine | Cash Order | Order |
| Obvestilo o dostavi | Notification of Delivery | Despatch Advice |
| Najava odpreme | Notification of Lodgement | Despatch Advice |
| Navodila za prevoz | Transport Instruction | Transport Instruction and Response |
| Potrdilo o prevzemu | Confirmation of Receipt | Receiving Advice |
| Potrdilo o odpremi | Confirmation of Despatch | Despatch Advice |
| Obvestilo o odpremi | Notification of Despatch | Despatch Advice |
| Potrdilo o dostavi | Confirmation of Delivery | Despatch Advice |
| Potrdilo o štetju | Final Receipt | Receiving Advice |
| Servisno sporočilo | Service Message (ARA) | Application Receipt Acknowledgement (ARA) |
| Najava pologa | Order of Lodgement | Despatch Advice |
You can find more on GS1 standards on GS1 Slovenia website.