GS1-128 and SSCC Shipping Labels for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Dynamic Ship holds the package, content, and tracking data required by GS1-128 and SSCC shipping labels, then supplies sample label reports that your Microsoft Partner finishes for your specific trading partners. Shipping teams and EDI coordinators who sell into big-box retail use these labels to meet carton-marking and Advance Ship Notice requirements, all sourced from data already captured in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central during packing.
An SSCC (Serial Shipping Container Code) is the unique 18-digit number that identifies a carton or pallet in EDI transactions. A GS1-128 label, also called a UCC-128 label, prints that code as a scannable barcode on the shipping container so a retailer can receive and reconcile it against the ASN (Advance Ship Notice) you send.
At a Glance
- Generate SSCC numbers in Business Central from your GS1 company prefix.
- Supply the package and content data that a GS1-128 carton label needs, captured at pack time.
- Pair with your existing EDI network rather than a single bundled stack.
- Start with sample label reports that your Microsoft Partner tailors to each retailer’s specs.
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Key Capabilities
SSCC number generation. Dynamic Ship generates a compliant 18-digit SSCC from your GS1 company prefix, extension digit, and a serial reference, then stores it on the License Plate. Hence, the carton carries a unique, traceable identifier.
License Plate number series for traceability. Tie the SSCC generation to your existing Dynamic Ship License Plate number series, so the carton’s physical identity and its EDI identity stay linked.
Package and content data for the label. The label draws on what was packed: items, quantities, weights, and per-carton detail captured in the Package Worksheet, so the GS1-128 label reflects the real contents of the box.
Sample reports as a starting point. Dynamic Ship includes sample reports, including a Sample SSCC LP Label, a Sample UCC128 Label, and a Sample Sales Bill of Lading, that your Microsoft Partner adapts to each retailer’s exact layout.
Per-customer label layouts. Because each retailer’s GS1-128 format differs, you can assign a report ID, report name, and print behavior per customer in Customer Options, so the right label prints for the right trading partner.
Barcode rendering options. Use the built-in Business Central barcode fonts on cloud deployments, or the free Barcode Generator PowerTool app, to render Code 128 and GS1-128 barcodes on the label.
EDI-network agnostic. Feed SSCC and carton data to the EDI network your trading partners already use.
How GS1-128 and SSCC Labels Work in Dynamic Ship
- Pack the order in the Package Worksheet, building cartons or pallets as License Plates with their contents recorded.
- Generate the SSCC from your GS1 company prefix; Dynamic Ship writes the 18-digit code to the License Plate.
- Your Microsoft Partner configures the GS1-128 label report by starting with the Dynamic Ship sample report and aligning it with the retailer’s specification.
- Print the GS1-128 carton label, then send the SSCC and shipment detail to your EDI provider for the ASN.
Note that the partner builds the GS1-128 label. Dynamic Ship provides the data and sample reports; your partner completes the layout, as each retailer’s compliance format differs, and SSCC generation requires your own GS1 company prefix.
Why Dynamic Ship GS1-128 and SSCC Labels Stand Out
Retail compliance lives or dies on the data behind the label. Dynamic Ship captures carton contents, quantities, serial and lot detail, and weights during packing inside Business Central, so the SSCC label and the matching ASN describe the same physical carton. The SSCC ties back to the License Plate number series, keeping the carton traceable from the dock to the retailer’s receiving door.
Dynamic Ship pairs with the EDI network your trading partners already trust, rather than locking you into one vendor’s bundled stack. That freedom of choice matters when a new retailer mandates a different EDI integrator, because your shipping workflow does not have to change to follow.
Because the label report starts from a Dynamic Ship sample and is tailored per customer, you can meet the specific carton-marking rules each retailer publishes without forcing every trading partner onto a single rigid template.
Who Uses GS1-128 and SSCC Labels
EDI coordinators and compliance specialists configure SSCC generation and work with the Microsoft Partner to build each retailer’s label layout. Shipping clerks and packers build cartons in the Package Worksheet, generate SSCCs, and print GS1-128 labels at the station. Warehouse managers oversee the carton-marking process so shipments to big-box and grocery retailers clear receiving without chargebacks for non-compliant labels.
Frequently Asked Questions
An SSCC, or Serial Shipping Container Code, is the unique 18-digit number that identifies a single carton or pallet in EDI. A GS1-128 label, also called a UCC-128 label, is the printed shipping label that carries the SSCC as a scannable barcode, along with ship-to and content data. In Dynamic Ship, you generate the SSCC in Business Central, and the GS1-128 label prints that code so a retailer can scan the carton and reconcile it against your Advance Ship Notice.
Dynamic Ship provides the package and tracking data, including sample label reports, but your Microsoft Partner builds the finished GS1-128 label. Each retailer publishes its own carton-marking specification, so the label layout is tailored to each trading partner using the Dynamic Ship sample reports. This approach lets you match exact retailer requirements rather than forcing every customer into a single fixed template.
You need your own GS1 company prefix, which you obtain from GS1 if you do not already have one. Dynamic Ship then generates a compliant 18-digit SSCC from that prefix, an extension digit, and a serial reference, and stores it on the License Plate. Tying SSCC generation to your existing License Plate number series keeps each carton traceable from packing through the retailer’s receiving dock.
Yes. Dynamic Ship is EDI-network agnostic. It captures the carton-level contents, serial and lot details, and per-package tracking information needed for an accurate Advance Ship Notice, then pairs with the EDI network your trading partners already use. You keep your existing EDI relationships rather than adopting a single bundled stack.
Yes. Because retailer GS1-128 specifications vary, you can assign a different report ID, report name, and print behavior to each customer in Customer Options. Your Microsoft Partner builds each layout from the Dynamic Ship sample reports, so a carton bound for one retailer prints in that retailer’s required format, while another customer’s cartons print in theirs, all from the same packing workflow.
Watch the on-demand demo at dmsiworks.com/apps/dynamic-ship#demo, or reach out to your Microsoft Partner to see how Dynamic Ship fits your operation.