-

C

10

-

A group of segments identifying the parties relevant to the whole Quality Data Message, with associated information.

-

C

5

-

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

-

 

Function:

 

To identify a person or a department to whom communication should be directed.

EDIFACT

Description

Contact function code

C

an..3

=

Information contact

C056

DEPARTMENT OR EMPLOYEE DETAILS

C

3413

Department or employee name code

C

an..17

3412

Department or employee name

C

an..35

Segment Notes:

This segment is used to identify contact departments and/or persons for the party identified in the NAD segment.
The Global Location Number GLN - Format n13 - is particularly suitable for this purpose.

Example:
CTA+IC+:A.CHEQUERS'