Tracking and Tracing Medical Devices: 4 Ways to Simplify Your UDI and GDSN Data Management Tracking medical devices throughout the healthcare supply chain and delivery system has proven surprisingly difficult around the world. The challenge over the years has been...
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Global Data Synchronization Network
Why your product data needs to be in GDSN…NOW! If you manufacture medical devices, you know the challenges in managing accurate, current, and complete product data and sharing it with your trading partners. Your data consumers, both internal and external, trust your...
Fact vs Fiction: GDSN Connection
Author: John Lorenc, Sr. Manager Regulatory Solutions, Reed Tech Fiction: Most global health authorities subscribe to a GDSN data pool, therefore, UDI compliance can be achieved by a standard GDSN data pool publication. Fact: One of the largest health authorities,...
What is a GLN (Global Location Number)?
Global Location Number (GLN) A Global Location Number (GLN) is a 13 digit number that acts as a key for identifying the location, whether physical or digital, and the function or entity of a company across the supply chain. A GLN gives companies complete flexibility...
Use GDSN to Increase Your Corporate Value
What is the Global Data Synchronization Network? The GDSN is the largest online product data network. It’s a secure network that allows any agents, such as manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and wholesalers to share validated product information. Because of its...