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Trade Item Unit Descriptor Code

Attribute Name: tradeItemUnitDescriptorCode
Data Type: String
Max Length: 80
Repeatable: No
Code List:
AVP: No
TPD: No
Applies to: All Levels
Last Modified: 20/02/2025
Description:

Describes the hierarchical level of the trade item.

Example:

Grocery

GS1 Baked Beans 200g = BASE_UNIT_OR_EACH

GS1 Baked Beans 200g x 12 = PACK_OR_INNER_PACK

GS1 Baked Beans 200g x 12 X 4 = CASE

Healthcare

PHARMA Z Tablets 100mcg for Adults x 100 = BASE_UNIT_OR_EACH

PHARMA Z Tablets 100mcg for Adults x 100 x 40 = CASE

Useful Tips:

  • Not all hierarchical level codes are supported by all industry sectors. Predominatly, CASE, PACK_OR_INNER_PACK, BASE_UNIT_OR_EACH are used. Consult your NPC Customer Support Advisor first before using other codes.

  • MIXED_MODULE is not supported by Metcash.

  • TRANSPORT_LOAD is not supported by NPC community.