gln - Global Location Number
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 function produces artificial Global Location Numbers with or without specific Company Prefixes and Location References.
Usage(s)
gln ( ) |
Returns a random GLN number |
gln ( $prefill ) |
Returns a random GLN number with a prefix $prefill |
Parameter(s)
$prefill |
The optional parameter to indicate a specific range |
Example(s)
Global Location Numers (GS1)
gln() // 7495563456235
Returns a valid GLN code
gln(1337) // 13377923938760
Returns a valid GLN code with a specific prefix of 1337 (used to specify Company Prefix or Location Reference)
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See also
cip - Catalogue Item Publication
jan - Japanese Article Number
upc - Universal Product Code