VDA 4994 Global Transport Label Generator

⚙️ AI Configuration

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📋 VDA 4994 GTL Configuration

Label Format *

Package Type *

🚚 Ship From (Block A1)

Ship From Name (3L) *

Ship From Address Line 1 *

Ship From Address Line 2

Country of Origin (4L) *

Supplier Code (V) *

📍 Ship To (Block A2)

Ship To Name (8V) *

Ship To Address Line 1 *

Ship To Address Line 2

Plant/Unloading Point (2L/20L) *

📦 Part Information (Block C)

Customer Part Number (P) *

Part Description *

Quantity (Q) *

Gross Weight (kg) (2Q) *

Packaging Type (B) *

Batch/Lot Number (1T) *

Engineering Change (2P)

🏷️ License Plate (Block D1) - The Key Innovation

Globally Unique License Plate (1J) * This must be globally unique and persistent throughout the supply chain. Often follows ISO/IEC 15459 format.

📋 Delivery Information (Block B)

Delivery Note Number (2S) *

Expected Arrival (8D) *

Ship Date (14D/16D) *

Customer Routing Info (23L)

🔧 Advanced VDA 4994 Fields (Optional)

Hardware & Software Status

Hardware Status (20P)

Software Status (21P)

Additional Dates

Production Date (11D)

Expiry Date (17D)

Customer Specific Data

Customer Data 1

Customer Data 2

Supplier Data

Serial Number (S)

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📖 VDA 4994 Global Transport Label Guide

🌍 What is VDA 4994?

VDA 4994 is the German automotive industry's implementation of the Global Transport Label (GTL V3.0) standard, jointly developed by Odette (Europe), AIAG (North America), and JAMA/JAPIA (Japan). It represents a fundamental evolution from VDA 4902.

🔑 Key Innovations

Globally Unique License Plate: Eliminates relabeling at goods receipt
Dual Symbology: Code 128 for License Plate + Data Matrix ECC200 for all other data
Single Scan Efficiency: All data captured in one scan of the 2D code
Mandatory EDI Integration: Tight coupling with VDA 4987 (Global DESADV) ASN
Future-Proof Design: RFID-ready for smart label evolution

📊 VDA 4902 vs VDA 4994 Comparison

Feature	VDA 4902	VDA 4994
Barcode Type	Multiple Code 39 (1D)	Code 128 (1D) + Data Matrix ECC200 (2D)
Scanning	Multiple scans required	Single scan captures all data
Package ID	Not globally unique	Globally unique License Plate
Relabeling	Required at goods receipt	Eliminated - persistent ID
EDI Integration	Loose coupling	Mandatory tight coupling

🏭 OEM Mandates

Major automotive OEMs including ZF, Volkswagen Group, and Dräxlmaier have mandated the transition to VDA 4994. Compliance is no longer optional but a prerequisite for supplier participation.

🔧 Implementation Requirements

Labeling Software: Must support Code 128 and Data Matrix ECC200 generation
Printing: High-resolution thermal transfer printers (300+ DPI)
Scanning: 2D imagers required (1D laser scanners insufficient)
ERP/WMS: Must generate and manage globally unique License Plates
EDI: VDA 4987 (Global DESADV) ASN capability mandatory

💡 Best Practices

Ensure License Plate follows ISO/IEC 15459 format for global uniqueness
Validate barcode quality using ISO/IEC 15415 standards
Test with customer's receiving systems before production rollout
Maintain perfect synchronization between EDI ASN and physical label data

🏷️ VDA 4994 Global Transport Label Generator GTL V3.0