What does the abbreviation GTIN mean?

The GTIN is an 8- or 13-digit number used to identify trade units. It replaces the EAN (European Article Number) in global use.

Structure:

• Country + Company prefix
• Item number
• Check digit

GTINs are scannable via barcodes and used in:

• Retail (POS scanning)
• Warehousing (inventory control)
• Supply chain optimization

They enable tracking, pricing, and analysis across product lifecycles.