Lecture 5 Flashcards
› Why do logistics need identification systems?
Many different approaches and standards across countries which can be optimized to fulfill common market needs
“A network of connected and interdependent organizations mutually and co-operatively working together to control, manage and improve
the flow of materials and information from suppliers to end users.”
› Synchronization of processes, interfaces, etc.
› Failure recognition and avoiding within the process flow (quality of
process)
› Tracking and tracing
› Identification number as an anchor point for set up after break down
Security aspects
› Safety aspects (prevents confusions & damages)
› Marketing aspects (authentication of products)
› How can codes be classified?
1D (Barcode - packaging)
2D (Stacked Codes (postage) - Dot Codes - Matrix Code (QR))
3D
4D
› What is the role of GS1 concerning standardizing and what are the standard data?
› Global network of non-profit organizations
› Goal: To improve the efficiency and visibility of supply chains globally
and across sectors
› GS1 standards are used in multiple sectors and industries
› GS1 offers standards within the topics identification, Data capture and
Data exchange
› 115 national GS1 organizations with Gs1 Germany among them
GS1 concentrates on the issues identification, data capture and data exchange
Systems for data exchange
› GDSN (Global Data Synchronisation Network) (Master Data)
› EDI (Transactional Data)
› EPCIS (EPC Information Services) (Event Data)
Systems for data capture
› Barcodes
› EPC/RFID (Electronic Product Code/Radio-Frequency Identification)
› What is the structure of the GTIN?
GTIN - Global Trade ID Number
› Enables the identification of product/service units
› As soon as a product/service unit is connected with GTIN, the inherent
data can be exchanged among business partners along the supply
chain
› Various formats of GTIN
› GTIN-8 is used for small products (e.g. gum)
› GTIN-12 is used in north America
› GTIN-14 is used for mass packaging (e.g. boxes) and generates more
digit capacity
› Briefly explain the GS1 standards for data capture.
GS1 as Data Medium
Barcodes & EPC/RFID
› Barcodes & EPC/RFID are data mediums which storage relevant
information in a machine-readable form
› The different types of barcodes differ in the amount of data they can
storage and the surface they can be printed on
› The EPC connects the identification numbers with RFID – every
identification number can be illustrated in an EPC
› An EPC is a serial number saved on a chip. The chip is connected with
an antenna which sends the EPC to RFID reading device
GS1 as Transport Label
› The GS1 transport label enables the trackability and traceability of
transport units along the supply chain
› Requirement: Each transport unit must connected with a SSCC
› The GS1 transport label uses the GS1-128 barcode and consists of 3
parts
› Free text part
› Clear text part
› Barcode part
› What is the main advantage of RFID?
› Enables automated contactless identification and localization
› Insensitive to soiling
› No visual contact needed
› Name three examples of RFID applications.
Recognition Inbound
Warehouse Processing
Transports
› The Haulers and dollies are equipped with reading stations.
› ULD`s (Unit Load Devices) are equipped with transponders.
› Workers use RFID-gloves during handling activities.
The abbreviation UN/EDIFACT stands for…
United Nations Electronic Data Interchange for Administration, Commerce and Transport
_____ _____ are a requirement for supply chain management.
Efficient interfaces
Examples of GS1 systems for Data Exchange?
› GDSN (Global Data Synchronisation Network) (Master Data)
› EDI (Transactional Data)
› EPCIS (EPC Information Services) (Event Data)
The GS1 transport label requires that each transport unit is connected with a _____
SSCC
Together with the other relevant information it is encoded with a ______ barcode.
GS1-128
RFID enables _________ and _______
identification and localization
automated and contactless
Nowadays there are many fields of industry which are using RFID for transport and/or storing including the textile industry and commercial ________.
aviation.
