inventaarionumero

Inventaarionumero, commonly used in Finnish asset management and inventory contexts, is a unique identifier assigned to an item within an organization's inventory. It serves as a key link between the physical asset and the records that describe its characteristics, location, value, and lifecycle. An inventaarionumero is typically maintained in an asset register or inventory management system and is used for tracking, auditing, depreciation, and maintenance planning. It is different from a manufacturer's serial number; while a serial number identifies the specific item produced by a supplier, the inventaarionumero is defined by the organization for its internal control and may be reused or reassigned when items are retired according to policy.

Formats vary widely: the identifier may be numeric, alphanumeric, or include separators; some organizations encode information such as category, year of acquisition, or location within the number. In many deployments the inventaarionumero is linked to a barcode or RFID tag to simplify scanning and data capture. The number is used in day-to-day tasks like receiving goods, moving items between locations, performing stock takes, and generating reports on asset condition, value, and depreciation.

Contexts: libraries and museums may use similar catalog numbers for inventory and cataloging; in such cases the inventaarionumero functions as a catalog or asset number within a broader information system. Best practices emphasize consistent assignment, clear documentation of the numbering scheme, and regular audits to ensure the accuracy of asset records.