← Back to glossary Category: Logistică Serialisation (serial number tracking) Quick answer: Assigning a unique identifier to each product unit for individual tracking, warranty and anti-counterfeiting. Key takeawaysBatch — a group of products made/received togetherSerial — a unique identifier per unit What serialisation is Serialisation means assigning a unique serial number to each individual product unit, not just the batch. It enables tracking every single item — critical in electronics, pharma, equipment, high-value goods. Serial vs batch Batch — a group of products made/received together Serial — a unique identifier per unit Serialisation is the higher granularity level: you know exactly where each unit is and its full history. Use cases Warranty and service by serial number Anti-counterfeiting (pharma — FMD directive, aggregation) Returns and RMA on the exact unit High-value assets (IT, equipment) How Azuvio helps The Azuvio WMS captures the serial at receipt and tracks it through picking, shipping and returns, linking it to order, customer and warranty — with serial→case→pallet (SSCC) aggregation for full reporting. Frequently askedDifference between serialisation and batch traceability?Batch traceability tracks groups of products. Serialisation tracks each unit individually, with a unique identifier — maximum granularity, needed for warranty, pharma and anti-counterfeiting.Do all products need serialisation?No. Serialisation is justified for high-value, warrantied or regulated products (pharma). For high-volume FMCG, batch traceability is sufficient and more efficient.What is aggregation?The hierarchical link serial → case → pallet (SSCC), so scanning a pallet reveals all serialised units inside — a pharma requirement and useful in logistics. Where Azuvio fitsSoftware WMSConectori ERPSoftware EDI Related termsBatch traceability — The ability to track a product batch across the whole chain, from supplier to end customer, for recall and compliance.GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) — Global product identification code — base for EAN-13, UPC, marketplaces.SSCC (Serial Shipping Container Code) — Unique 18-digit code identifying an individual transport unit — pallet, case, container.WMS (Warehouse Management System) — The system orchestrating physical warehouse operations: receiving, putaway, picking, packing, shipping. Last updated: 2026-07-06