VDA 4994 (GTL)

The shared Odette/AIAG/JAMA-JAPIA logistics label for automotive.

Definition

The Global Transport Label supersedes the older Odette Transport Label (OTL) and VDA 4902. It structures shipping data (part no., quantity, supplier, SSCC/Licence Plate barcode) in Code 128 and Data Matrix across a three-zone layout, giving consistent shipping-unit tracking along the supply chain.

Origin

VDA Recommendation 4994 (VDA), aligned with the Global Transport Label specification developed jointly by Odette, AIAG and JAMA/JAPIA.

Example in context

A supplier prints a GTL carrying a Data Matrix encoding the part number and the unit's SSCC, scanned at goods receipt in the plant.

Related terms

• OFTP2 — the channel carrying the associated despatch advice message.