Produtsendid

Produtsendid is a term used in the field of product data management and supply chain analytics to refer to a unique identifier stream that encodes both product attributes and shipment instructions. It is designed to improve cross-system traceability by linking product records with logistics actions.

Etymology and usage context: The word is a blend of product, send, and identifier. It has appeared in vendor white papers and industry discussions since the mid-2010s. It is not widely standardized and is used mainly in descriptive contexts to discuss integrated identifiers rather than as a formal global standard.

Structure and encoding: A produtsendid typically concatenates multiple components such as a product code (SKU or GTIN), batch or lot, destination region, priority status, and carrier or route code. Encodings may be alphanumeric, sometimes leveraging base36 or UUID-like segments. In some implementations the produtsendid feeds into API calls, EDI messages, or barcode generation.

Usage and interoperability: In practice, produtsendid serves as a cross-system reference that enables automated routing, inventory visibility, and shipment tracking. It can be mapped to existing identifiers like GTIN, SSCC, or internal SKUs, and is often used alongside enterprise resource planning (ERP), warehouse management systems (WMS), and transportation management systems (TMS).

Standards, governance, and limitations: There is no universal standard for produtsendid; interoperability relies on internal schemas or vendor-specific mappings. Potential issues include data fragmentation, privacy concerns, and the need for governance to prevent duplication or mis-routing.

Example token: A token might look like PRD-1234-LB-NA-US-PRIO1-CA987, encoding product, batch, region, destination, priority, and carrier. See also GTIN, SSCC, SKU, EDI.