gsin - Global Shipment Identification Number
The GSIN is the GS1 Identification Key used to identify a grouping of logistics units that comprise a shipment from one consignor to one consignee (buyer) referencing a despatch advice and/or BOL. The GS1 Identification Key is comprised of a GS1 Company Prefix, Shipper Reference and Check Digit using the Application Identifier.
Source: http://www.gs1.org/barcodes/technical/idkeys/gsin
The GSIN function produces random and artificial valid GSINs.
Usage(s)
| gsin ( $prefill ) |
Returns a random GSIN number with a prefix $prefill |
| gsin ( ) |
Returns a random but valid GSIN number |
Parameter(s)
| $prefill |
The optional parameter to indicate a specific range |
Example(s)
Global Shipment Identification Number example
gsin() // returns: 211734926617120750
gsin(1337) // returns: 133734349473227060
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See also
gsrn - Global Service Relation Number
gdti - Global Document Type Identifier