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GS1 US Data Hub | Location

Leverage reliable location identification and information to improve business efficiencies

With today’s complex supply chains, and with the increased need for regulatory compliance in key industries, Retailers and Marketplaces can benefit from a single source for location and party information. Brand owners who leverage Global Location Numbers (GLNs) for location and party identification provide enhanced visibility across trading partners, saving time and minimizing errors.

Subscribe now to GS1 US Data Hub | Location – Create/Manage

GS1 US Data Hub® | Location View/Use helps with the sharing of key location and party information across the supply chain, eliminating confusing variations in location names and the need to develop and translate different proprietary identification systems and helping to ensure the right product is delivered to the right place.

In addition, the use of the GLN helps support many regulatory compliance requirements for several industries, including healthcare and food service.  Leveraging GLNs enables the consistency of accurate party and location information among trading partners, improving visibility and enabling track and trace within the supply chain.

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  • Increased accuracy of location information

    Improves accuracy with locations created and maintained by the owner. Electronically shared data eliminates errors from re-keying data. Changes are updated instantly to increase viewing of up-to-date data.

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  • Gain business efficiencies

    By standardizing location information across business processes, this tool improves efficiencies in areas like contract management, customer data management, sales tracing, rebate and charge-backs, and product traceability–to drive confidence that the right product is delivered to the right location.

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  • Use standardized location information

    By using the global standard for uniquely identifying locations (GLNs), this tool enables you to identify a legal entity, such as a company; a functional entity, such as a purchasing department; or a physical location, such as a warehouse. It also helps avoid errors and the chance of duplicating data.

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  • Share and view location information easily

    Make your location data instantly visible to trading partners who subscribe to GS1 US Data Hub | Location. Choose which trading partners to share with as well as how much to share. Communicate through the tool directly with other trading partners and view their locations.

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Improve location accuracy in your operations

  • Allows trading partners to identify and update information about their own locations and the relationships between their locations
  • Eliminates re-keying data with machine-to-machine interface
  • Instantly updates you on location changes for providers you subscribe to

Add and manage location information easily

  • Add or create GLNs individually or through bulk upload
  • Use Excel® for imports and exports
  • Access step-by-step guides and on-screen help text
  • Synchronize data to current systems through an optional API

Share and search location information easily

  • Share basic location data with trading partners who have a view/use subscription to GS1 US Data Hub | Location
  • Have 24/7 lookup of location information through the tool
  • Search and export GLN information

Connect with your trading partners

  • Share your location information (GLNs) with specific subscribers or your entire industry
  • Message your trading partners directly within the tool
  • Show GLN readiness through an organizational profile

  • Whether you are a manufacturer, healthcare provider, distributor, or retailer, you can use GS1 US Data Hub | Location to view and use accurate location information that is created and maintained by your trading partners. Using the GLN and GS1 US Data Hub | Location helps the right product arrive at the right place at the right time, facilitates efficient business practices, and drives down supply chain costs.

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You can leverage the GLN and GS1 US Data Hub | Location across your business processes to:

  • Improve customer data management processes and reporting
  • Streamline sales tracing, administration fee reporting, and chargeback processes
  • Improve accuracy and efficiency in contract management
  • Reduce time spent resolving order, pricing, and invoice errors
  • Support traceability processes

Healthcare resources

GS1 US® provides the following training, tools, and resources to help your organization maximize the benefits of GLN.

Tools to Get Started

Quick Start Guides

User Guides

Success Stories

GS1 US Data Hub | Location User Group: This group is geared toward general discussion about GS1 US Data Hub | Location and provides a forum for benchmarking with other users around the business processes.

If you are interested in joining, contact us

GS1 US Data Hub | Location "Validated" Check Box

The “Validated” check box in GS1 US Data Hub | Location provides a way for you to show that your organization’s hierarchy, GLNs, and associated information are correct and up to date. In just one step you can report to your trading partners that your GLNs accurately reflect your locations to improve efficient business practices.

Log in and check the “Validated” box today!

  • Whether you are an operator, distributor, manufacturer, or other foodservice organization, you can use GS1 US Data Hub | Location to view accurate location information that is created and maintained by your trading partners. Using the GLN and GS1 US Data Hub | Location helps the right product arrive at the right place at the right time, improves supply chain efficiency, and helps to enable whole chain traceability.

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You can leverage the GLN and GS1 US Data Hub | Location across your business processes to:

  • Establish a foundational element for product traceability and food safety
  • Improve order-to-cash, contract management, and procure-to-pay processes
  • Create the groundwork for automatic replenishment systems

Foodservice resources

GS1 US provides the following training, tools, and resources to help your organization implement and achieve the benefits of GLN.

Tools to Get Started

Success Story

Workgroup engagement

  • GS1 US Data Hub | Location User Group: This group is geared toward general discussion about GS1 US Data Hub | Location and provides a forum for benchmarking with other users around the business processes. If you are interested in joining, contact us.

GS1 US Data Hub | Location "Validated" Check Box

The “Validated” check box in GS1 US Data Hub | Location provides a way for you to show that your organization’s hierarchy, GLNs, and associated information are correct and up to date. In just one step you can report to your trading partners that your GLNs accurately reflect your locations to improve efficient business practices.

Log in and check the “Validated” box today!

With a GS1 US Data Hub | Location subscription, you can create and manage locations, view and use third-party location data, or do both. See the pricing tables below for your options.

Create/manage locations

Create and manage GLNs (Global Location Numbers) and organizational relationships for your locations. Choose to share your location information with trading partners.

 

Number of UsersAnnual Fee
Single UserFree*
Up to 5 Users$500
Up to 10 Users$1,000
Unlimited Users$2,500

* Your company must obtain a GS1 Company Prefix through GS1 US and your account must be in good standing.  

View/use third-party location data

View other companies' location information, including GLNs (Global Location Numbers) and location organizational structure provided by location owners.

Subscription DescriptionAnnual Fee
Single User$500
Up to 5 Users$1,000
Up to 10 Users$1,500
Unlimited Users$2,500

GPO subscription (unlimited users)

Create and manage GLNs (Global Location Numbers) and organizational structures for your providers. Choose to share your providers' managed location information with trading partners. View other companies' location information, including GLNs (Global Location Numbers) and location organizational structure provided by the respective location owners.

Subscription DescriptionAnnual Fee
Unlimited Users$8,000

Additional services

You can also add the features below to your subscription with an additional annual fee.

Add-onAnnual Fee
API—Integrate data from GS1 US Data Hub with your systems.$6,500
Export—Export third-party data from GS1 US Data Hub.$4,500