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- Discuss and decide on if we should use GPC or UNSPC UNSPSC.
- We will use UNSPSC
- Discuss and determine how to exchange data.
- Not in scope right now.
- Not sure EDI will be in scope or used by MoH
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Introductions, OpenLMIS is focused on providing donors (like USAID) visibility into the supply chain of health commodities after it is delivered to the central warehouse. Are goal is end-two-end visibility. Initially focused on managing the paper process and approvals initially, now moving towards improved stock management track and trace.
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Once decided, then map either the GPC or UNSPSC to the GTINs / GLNs which the manufacturers are already using.
- Definition: 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 identifier is compliant with norm ISO/IEC 6523. The GS1 Identification Key is used to identify physical locations or legal entities.
- Definition: The GTIN is a globally unique 14-digit number used to identify trade items, products, or services. GTIN is also an umbrella term that refers to the entire family of UCC.EAN data structures. The entire family of data structures within the GTIN is: GTIN-12 (UPC)
Josh: Who pays?
Peter: Those generating the keys (usually manufacturers) pay to apply an identifier to your product. You pay if you want to generate a GTIN or GLN, that is when you become a member. Receivers don't need to be a member. Only if you want a GLN yourself.
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