Global Trade Item Number (GTIN)

A Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) is a unique code used internationally to identify products. Think of it like a product’s fingerprint, ensuring that each item can be accurately recognized across stores, warehouses, and online platforms. This helps with inventory management, checkout processes, and tracking sales. GTINs are usually displayed as barcodes on product packaging and can vary in length, such as 12 digits for a UPC or 13 for an EAN. Overall, GTINs streamline how products are identified and managed in global trade, making supply chains more efficient and reducing errors.