<P> The Global Location Number (GLN) is part of the GS1 systems of standards . It is a simple tool used to identify a location and can identify locations uniquely where required . This identifier is compliant with norm ISO / IEC 6523 . </P> <P> The GS1 Identification Key is used to identify physical locations or legal entities . The key comprises a GS1 Company Prefix, Location Reference, and Check Digit . </P> <P> Location identified with GLN could be a physical location such as a warehouse or a legal entity such as a company or customer or a function that takes place within a legal entity . It can also be used to identify something as specific as a particular shelf in a store . Being able to identify locations with a unique number is a key to many business processes . The GLN is used in electronic messaging between customers and suppliers, where location advice is important . GLN is also used within companies to identify specific locations both electronically in a database and physically where the GLN can be produced in a bar code or GS1 EPC tag . </P>

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