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5. Segments Layout
 
Segment number:
17
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C
100
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A group of segments enabling the specification of the text and optionally, the identification of other parties or location to whom the information should be directed.
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C
100
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A group of segments allowing the specification of the name and address of a party, within the receiving party identified in the heading section, to whom the preceding text should be distributed. It also allows to specify the name and address of a party advised as copyreader of this text.
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C
5
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A group of segments giving contact details of the specific person or department within the party identified in the NAD segment.
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M
1
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Function:
 
To identify a person or a department to whom communication should be directed.
 
EDIFACT
EAN
*
Description
Contact function code
C
an..3
R
 
=
Product management contact
=
Sales administration
=
Sales representative or department
C056
DEPARTMENT OR EMPLOYEE DETAILS
C
O
   
3413
Department or employee name code
C
an..17
O
   
3412
Department or employee name
C
an..35
O
   
Segment Notes:
This segment is used to identify the department and/or person within the party specified in the NAD.
The Global Location Number GLN is particularly suitable for this purpose.

Example:
CTA+PM+:MARY DECKER'
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