Toimitusnumero

Toimitusnumero is a Finnish term used to refer to a unique identifier assigned to a shipment or delivery by a seller, carrier, or logistics system. It serves as a reference for processing, tracking, and communicating about a specific delivery. The word is formed from toimitus (delivery or fulfillment) and numero (number).

In practice, toimitusnumero appears on packing slips, invoices, delivery notes, and customer portals. It is used by customer service and logistics staff to locate and discuss a particular shipment. The term is typically distinct from the order number (tilausnumero), which identifies the purchase itself, and from the tracking code (seurantakoodi), which enables real-time location tracking within a carrier’s system.

Formats and issuance of a toimitusnumero vary by company and carrier. There is no universal standard, so the number can be numeric, alphanumeric, or include separators. It is often created when an order is prepared for dispatch and may be issued at shipment creation or when the package leaves the warehouse. In some cases, a single order may generate multiple toimitusnumero identifiers if it is split into several shipments.

Contextually, toimitusnumero is most common in Finnish e-commerce, wholesale logistics, and postal communications. Its primary purpose is operational efficiency and clear referencing in documentation and customer inquiries, helping to ensure accurate handling and communication of delivery details. See also related identifiers such as tilausnumero and seurantakoodi.