What is 'company prefix' in SAP AIE - Auto-ID Enterprise?

company prefix - Overview

• Component: AIE

• Component Name: Auto-ID Enterprise

• Description: Part of the EPC along with the header, filter, partition, item reference, and serial number. It is a unique numeric code that is assigned to individual companies by the Uniform Code Council UCC. It is also used in the Global Returnable Asset Identifier GRAI which is composed of the company prefix of the firm that assigns the asset identifier plus the asset type.

company prefix - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A company prefix is a unique identifier assigned to a company by the Uniform Code Council (UCC). It is used to identify products and services that are sold by the company. The company prefix is part of the AIE Auto-ID Enterprise (AIE) system, which is a global standard for product identification and tracking. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The company prefix is used to identify products and services that are sold by the company. It is used in conjunction with other identifiers, such as product codes, to uniquely identify each item. The company prefix is also used in barcodes and RFID tags to track products throughout the supply chain. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the company prefix, it is important to ensure that it is unique and not shared with any other companies. This will help to ensure that products can be accurately identified and tracked throughout the supply chain. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The AIE Auto-ID Enterprise system is based on the EPCglobal standard, which was developed by the Uniform Code Council (UCC). The UCC also provides a list of approved company prefixes that can be used in conjunction with the AIE system.