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
