Serialization

Serialization is the assignment of a predetermined type of coding to each item of the product (base unit, case and pallet).

A serialization code can be defined starting from the customer's internal logic or following international or government regulations

A serial code may contain:

• the Stock Keeping Unit (SKU),
• the lot number,
• the expiry date,
• the date of production
• the line and plant
• a progressive number

or

• the Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) of the product, assigned according to GS1 standard
• a progressive number

or

• prefix of the company, assigned by GS1
• a progressive number