This guide contains some of most important things about printing logistic labels. For more information about printers and labels, contact your device vendor.
The creation of a packaging hierarchy always starts with the base unit, ie the smallest unit sold. The product information provided in the Synkka service depends on the type of product in question
You log in to the Synkka service with a username and password. To ensure security, each user must have a unique user ID.
This instruction opens up common abbreviations and terms used in Synkka. These terms are used in many instructions related to Synkka, so understanding them will make it easier to become familiar with.
Discontinuation of a product can be done for a product or packaging that has been on the market, but also for a product whose launch is canceled. Here you can also learn how to proceed when product representation changes or seasonal availability ends.
Share product information and images by using the Synkka user interface. The user interface is easy-to-use and you can efficiently manage your product information and related media. As a customer you have access to guidelines, training and customer support. Please ask us for more information!
This guide describes the user interface functions for receivers of product data.
If your company's data volumes are large, integration may be the right solution to manage the data flow. Integrating Synkka into existing systems (eg ERP, PIM, CMS, graphic production) ensures that the materials are always correct and up-to-date. Integration also brings other benefits. For example...
There is a need to pick products as incomplete pallets, for example, if the ordered quantity is not a multiple of the contents of the pallet or if it is not possible to deliver the products in full.
GS1 GEPIR (Global Electronic Party Information Register) is an international information service through which the information of the company responsible for GS1 numbering can be checked.
SSCC (Serial Shipping Container Code) is a standard identification number used to identify logistic units.
There are several types of barcodes and use cases. Barcode types and use cases according to GS1 standards are presented below
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) is a general term for radio frequency identification technologies. RFID systems communicate between a tag and a reader using radio waves. The information in the tag is passed to the reader, from where it goes to the information system.
The next Synkka version update is in May. Here you can find everything you need to know about the update.
The GTIN code can be used to identify trade items and services that need to be priced, ordered, delivered or invoiced using common basic information.
Next version update is in February. On this page you can find the upcoming changes. Please see the updated Finnish Item Information Profile document for detailed information.
After signing the Golli contract, you will have access to an affordable online service that is easy to use. With Golli, it is easy to manage your order-supply process efficiently. You can receive and process orders from retail chains in the interface and send related electronic delivery...
Next version update is in August. On this page you can find the upcoming changes.
The packaging hierarchy consists of a base unit, a case, a pallet or an assortment. Recipients also need product information for logistics units to be able to plan product transportation and storage.
Retail products and transport packaging are named in the Synkka service in accordance with common practices. Based on the name information, the recipients can form product names for different purposes. Name information is used e.g. in online stores.
Next version update is in November. On this page you can find the upcoming changes. Please see the updated Finnish Item Information Profile document for detailed information.
The data content, ie the attributes and code lists used in Synkka, is updated at least twice a year. This page reviews the changes to Finland's information profile in connection with the next update.
The Excel spreadsheet lists all active information providers as well as those companies who have ended their agreement for Synkka.
This guide helps you to save several codes with product information data in GS1 Rekisteri using Excel.
With this guide you can download your GTIN data generated from your GS1 company prefix to an Excel file.
Data can be downloaded
- from one company prefix at a time
- a maximum of 100 000 GTINs
The downloaded file can also be used as a template for importing data back to GS1 Rekisteri.
Important! This guide is aimed at GS1 Finland's Company Prefix customers who have joined GS1 Finland before May 4, 2020 and/or have created GTINs or GLNs without GS1 Rekisteri.
Before creating new GTINs and GLNs with GS1 Rekisteri, it is absolutely necessary to store all GTIN's and GLNs used so...
Read how to create a new GLN number in GS1 Rekisteri.
Here you will find instructions for making markings in accordance with the GS1 Standard