Yksikköversio

Yksikköversio (literally "unit version") is a term used in Finnish business and logistics to denote a version of a product, document, or digital release that is intended for a single unit, as opposed to multi-unit or bundled versions. The term is used primarily in Finnish-language contexts and is not a standardized term in international nomenclature.

Origin and usage: The word combines yksikkö (unit) and versio (version). It is employed in manufacturing, procurement, packaging, retail, and media to distinguish standalone items, samples, or excerpts from multi-pack or group formats.

In practice, a yksikköversio is characterized by unit-focused labeling, pricing, and packaging. It often carries a unit price, a single-item barcode (EAN/UPC), and is stored or marketed as a discrete item in ERP systems.

Implications: It affects inventory tracking, pricing strategies (unit price vs bundle price), and compliance (safety labels, warranty terms). In digital contexts, a "unit version" might refer to a base software edition distributed to individual customers, with feature-limited options for subscription or licensing.

Examples: a smartphone offered as a standalone device (yksikköversio) rather than a bundle with accessories; a magazine issue sold individually rather than as a package; a software SKU labeled as "unit version" in procurement catalogs.

See also: unit price, SKU, packaging, single-issue edition.