UMID (Unique Material Identifier) - Revision history

HansdG: /* Why do we need UMIDs next to GTINs? */

2024-01-26T12:14:43Z

Why do we need UMIDs next to GTINs?

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	There are two reasons tot GTINs are not suited to exchange sustainability data across the value network		There are two reasons tot GTINs are not suited to exchange sustainability data across the value network
	* GTINs do not represent a production variant (meaning a specific bill of materials). To not disrupt logistics and commerce the GTIN stays the same in many situations where the bill of materials is adjusted for a product. Example: A bottle is made of PET en is currently made of 100% virgin material. The bottle is replaced with a version that has 37% recycled content. In this situation, the GTIN is not changed.		* GTINs do not represent a production variant (meaning a specific bill of materials). To not disrupt logistics and commerce the GTIN stays the same in many situations where the bill of materials is adjusted for a product. Example: A bottle is made of PET en is currently made of 100% virgin material. The bottle is replaced with a version that has 37% recycled content. In this situation, the GTIN is not changed.
	* GTINs are only available in the finished good part of the value chain. Starting point are consumer units that are assigned a barcode. Globally unique identifiers are also required for more upstream items (materials) that usually have no branded individual packaging. Items like: raw materials, packaging components, food components, subassemblies, semi-finished goods.		* GTINs are only available in the finished good part of the value chain. Starting point are consumer units that are assigned a barcode. Globally unique identifiers are also required for more upstream items (e.g. raw materials, electronic components) that usually have no branded individual packaging. Items like: raw materials, packaging components, food components, subassemblies, semi-finished goods.

	==Why is the UMID based on a UUID?==		==Why is the UMID based on a UUID?==

HansdG: /* Why do we need UMIDs next to GTINs? */

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Why do we need UMIDs next to GTINs?

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	There are two reasons tot GTINs are not suited to exchange sustainability data across the value network		There are two reasons tot GTINs are not suited to exchange sustainability data across the value network
	* GTINs do not represent a ~~product~~ variant. To not disrupt logistics and commerce the GTIN stays the same in many situations where the bill of materials is adjusted for a product. Example ~~is the~~ bottle is made of PET en is made of 100% virgin material. The bottle is replaced with a version that has 37% recycled content.		* GTINs do not represent a production variant (meaning a specific bill of materials). To not disrupt logistics and commerce the GTIN stays the same in many situations where the bill of materials is adjusted for a product. Example: A bottle is made of PET en is currently made of 100% virgin material. The bottle is replaced with a version that has 37% recycled content. In this situation, the GTIN is not changed.
	* GTINs are only available in the finished good part of the value chain. Starting point are consumer units that are assigned a barcode. Globally unique identifiers are also required for more upstream items (materials) that usually have no branded individual packaging. Items like: raw materials, packaging components, food components, subassemblies, semi-finished goods.		* GTINs are only available in the finished good part of the value chain. Starting point are consumer units that are assigned a barcode. Globally unique identifiers are also required for more upstream items (materials) that usually have no branded individual packaging. Items like: raw materials, packaging components, food components, subassemblies, semi-finished goods.

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	== What is a UMID? ==		== What is a UMID? ==
	UMID ('''Unique Material Identifier''') is a UUID based identifier (UMID example: '''2b66317b-6c2e-4ece-a3ee-ad52461bba8''') for identifying a unique production variant.		UMID ('''Unique Material Identifier''') is a UUID based identifier (UMID example: '''2b66317b-6c2e-4ece-a3ee-ad52461bba8''') for identifying a unique production variant. A UUID (Universal Unique Identifier) is a 128-bit value used to uniquely identify an object or entity. Depending on the specific mechanisms used, a UUID is either guaranteed to be different or is, at least, extremely likely to be different from any other UUID generated until A.D. 3400.

	UMIDs can be used to identify any product variant of a physical item in the value chain:		UMIDs can be used to identify any product variant of a physical item in the value chain:

HansdG: /* Why base the UMID on UUID? */

2024-01-26T12:10:01Z

Why base the UMID on UUID?

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	* GTINs are only available in the finished good part of the value chain. Starting point are consumer units that are assigned a barcode. Globally unique identifiers are also required for more upstream items (materials) that usually have no branded individual packaging. Items like: raw materials, packaging components, food components, subassemblies, semi-finished goods.		* GTINs are only available in the finished good part of the value chain. Starting point are consumer units that are assigned a barcode. Globally unique identifiers are also required for more upstream items (materials) that usually have no branded individual packaging. Items like: raw materials, packaging components, food components, subassemblies, semi-finished goods.

	==Why ~~base~~ the UMID on UUID?==		==Why is the UMID based on a UUID?==

	UUID based identifiers have multiple advantages:		UUID based identifiers have multiple advantages:

HansdG: /* Why do we need UMIDs next to GTINs? */

2024-01-26T10:52:48Z

Why do we need UMIDs next to GTINs?

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	There are two reasons tot GTINs are not suited to exchange sustainability data across the value network		There are two reasons tot GTINs are not suited to exchange sustainability data across the value network
	* GTINs do not represent a product variant. To not disrupt logistics and commerce the GTIN stays the same in many situations where the bill of materials is adjusted for a product. Example is the bottle is made of PET en is made of 100% virgin material. The bottle is ~~replace~~ with a version that has 37% recycled content.		* GTINs do not represent a product variant. To not disrupt logistics and commerce the GTIN stays the same in many situations where the bill of materials is adjusted for a product. Example is the bottle is made of PET en is made of 100% virgin material. The bottle is replaced with a version that has 37% recycled content.
	* GTINs are only available in the finished good part of the value chain. Starting ~~with~~ consumer units ~~with~~ a barcode. Globally unique identifiers are also required for more upstream ~~time types~~ that usually have no branded individual packaging. Items like: raw materials, packaging components, food components, subassemblies, semi-finished goods.		* GTINs are only available in the finished good part of the value chain. Starting point are consumer units that are assigned a barcode. Globally unique identifiers are also required for more upstream items (materials) that usually have no branded individual packaging. Items like: raw materials, packaging components, food components, subassemblies, semi-finished goods.

	==Why base the UMID on UUID?==		==Why base the UMID on UUID?==

HansdG: /* Why do we need UMIDs next to GTINs? */

2024-01-26T10:51:24Z

Why do we need UMIDs next to GTINs?

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	GTIN (Global Trade Identification Number) is a GS1 licenced identifier for indentifing trade items. GTINs provide trade item identification in the whole supply chain and can be assigned on multiple levels:		GTIN (Global Trade Identification Number) is a GS1 licenced identifier for indentifing trade items. GTINs provide trade item identification in the whole supply chain and can be assigned on multiple levels:
	* Pallet (e.g pallet with 512 consumer units)		* Pallet (e.g pallet with 512 consumer units)
	* Display (e.g. mixed Christmas floor display with 5 products)		* Display (e.g. mixed Christmas floor display with 5 products, each product 20 times)
	* Case (e.g. carton, tray used as handling unit, can be unboxed in the store or can be used as a shelf ready packaging)		* Case (e.g. carton, tray used as handling unit, can be unboxed in the store or can be used as a shelf ready packaging)
	* Multi-pack (either mixed multi-pack like beer gift pack with 5 types of beer or single multi-pack like bundle of 6 bottles of Cola)		* Multi-pack (either mixed multi-pack like beer gift pack with 5 types of beer or single multi-pack like bundle of 6 bottles of Cola)

HansdG: /* Why base the UMID on UUID? */

2024-01-26T10:50:07Z

Why base the UMID on UUID?

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	UUID based identifiers have multiple advantages:		UUID based identifiers have multiple advantages:
	*A UUID is unique by definition, also unique over time (generated, so no risk that someone by accident re-uses 324234 or AHG010-230).		*A UUID is unique by definition, also unique over time (generated, so no risk that someone by accident re-uses 324234 or AHG010-230).
	*~~UUID~~ do not need a central repository, every generated UUID is unique		*UUIDs do not need a central repository, every generated UUID is unique.
	*UUID is not licenced, so UMIDs can be ~~isssued~~ at no cost		*UUID is not licenced, so UMIDs can be issued at no cost by any party
	*UUID generators are available in all mayor software development platforms, so can easily be implemented in any software solution		*UUID generators are available in all mayor software development platforms, so can easily be implemented in any software solution.
	*UUIDs can also be generated online when needed, [https://guidgenerator.com/ Online UUID Generator]		*UUIDs can also be generated online when needed, [https://guidgenerator.com/ Online UUID Generator]
	*Even is a UUID is entered in system with typos the UUID will be unique (but incorrect or invalid, and can not be linked to a data set)

	==What is de UMID allocation rule?==		==What is de UMID allocation rule?==

HansdG: /* Why base the UMID on UUID? */

2024-01-26T10:48:20Z

Why base the UMID on UUID?

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	UUID based identifiers have multiple advantages:		UUID based identifiers have multiple advantages:
	*A UUID is unique by definition, also unique over time (generated, so no risk that someone by accident re-uses 324234 or ~~010~~).		*A UUID is unique by definition, also unique over time (generated, so no risk that someone by accident re-uses 324234 or AHG010-230).
	*UUID do not need a central repository, every generated UUID is unique		*UUID do not need a central repository, every generated UUID is unique
	*UUID is not licenced, so UMIDs can be isssued at no cost		*UUID is not licenced, so UMIDs can be isssued at no cost

HansdG: /* What is a UMID? */

2024-01-26T10:47:53Z

What is a UMID?

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	UMIDs can be used to identify any product variant of a physical item in the value chain:		UMIDs can be used to identify any product variant of a physical item in the value chain:
	* Production Materials (~~part~~, food ~~component~~, packaging ~~component~~)		* Raw materials (single ingredient)
	* Semi-finished goods		* Production Materials (subassemblies, food components, chemicals, packaging components, et cetera)
	* Finished goods (consumer & professional ~~good~~)		* Semi-finished goods (often a fully ready product awaiting packaging and shipment)
	* Trade units (Case, carton, ~~tray~~)		* Finished goods (consumer & professional goods typically found on shelf in store or online in webshops)
			* Trade units (Case, carton, trays, typically for handling and protection products during transport and storage)
	* Handling units (pallet, dolly)		* Handling units (pallet, dolly)