Benefits of using the GLN and our initiative to move to electronic ordering (vs. manual)
 

1. Benefits

                 a. Customer Satisfaction

                 b. Efficiency & Accuracy:
                            i. Faster processing order processing time
                            ii. Improves order and price accuracy
                            iii. Mitigates deductions
                            iv. Reduced cost and penalties associated with manual processes
                            v.  Direct Ordering -v- Redistributor Routing
                  c. Scalability

      2. Best Practices to share:

                 a. Submit orders electronically

                 b. Accept electronic billing

                 c. Remit payments via EFT

                 d. Leverage GS1 Product and Location Identifiers in all transactions
                            i. GLN – Global Location Number
                            i. GTIN – Global Trade Item Number