Here are the last 20 out of a list of 60 abbreviated Serialization terminologies. Some of these terms may be familiar because of common usage, while some may be lesser known. Remember, new regulations and updated technologies in Serialization lead to changing jargon, abbreviations and terminology.
41. SGLN – Serialized Global Location Number
A part of the GS1 systems of standards, it’s an identifier used to identify the location of a product
42. sGTIN – Serialized Global Trading Item Number
A unique and internationally recognized identifier for an item
43. SKU – Stock Keeping Unit
A barcode that’s scannable and allows retail vendors to use the label to automatically track the movement of inventory
44. sNDC – Serialized National Drug Code
Defined by the FDA, it consists of the NDC and a serial number
45. SNI – Standardized Numerical Identifier
A set of unique numbers or characters used to identify each prescription medicine package or product
46. SOAP – Simple Object Access Protocol
A protocol used to interchange data between applications which are built on different programming languages
47. SOR – System of Record
A data management term for an information storage system. It also ensures data integrity, and that it’s the only source for a given piece of information
48. SSCC – Serial Shipping Container Code
A GS1 standard and it’s used by companies to identify a logistic unit
49. SSO – Single Sign On
Allows users to login securely only once using one set of credentials (username and password) across multiple applications and websites
50. TH – Transaction History
A record of every transaction within the supply chain that documents
51. TI – Transaction Information
It encompasses all of the information contained within a single business process and it includes details about the product, NDC and businesses involved
52. TPM – Third-Party Manufacturer
A person or company (also known as CMO and 3PP) contracted to manufacture products
53. TPO – Third-Party Organization
An external contractor that is also known as TPM, SPL and CMO
54. TS – Transaction Statement
A document that outlines the terms and the conditions of a deal with trading partners
55. UID – Unique Identifier
Numbers and characters that are unique to an item in a system
56. UPC – Uniform Product Code
Used in the US, it’s similar to a a GTIN and is a type of code printed on product packaging to aid in identifying a particular item
57. VAN – Value Added Network
A private, hosted service that gives companies a secure way to send and share data with other companies
58. VAWD – Verified-Accredited Wholesale Distributors
An accreditation program was established to help protect the public from the threat of counterfeit drugs
59. WMS – Warehouse Management System
A software application that’s purpose is to support and optimize warehouse operations and distribution management
60. WSDL – Web Service Definition Language
An XML-based interface language used for describing the functionality offered by a web service