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=== Key Characteristics === | === Key Characteristics === | ||
* | * '''Non-Inventory Item''' – Exists purely as a data entity, not as a physical item with an article ID. | ||
* | * '''Hierarchical Structure''' – Can be linked to Packaging Components, Finished Goods, or Shipping Units to model multi-layered packaging structures. | ||
* | * '''Material Definition''' – Each Packaging Element consists of one or more [[Packaging Material|Packaging Materials]], defining the physical composition. | ||
* | * '''Data Inheritance''' – When a Finished Good references a Packaging Component, it automatically inherits its Packaging Elements and their associated materials. | ||
* | * '''Flexible Data Exchange''' – Allows for direct integration when Finished Goods or Trade Units are sourced externally, ensuring that packaging specifications remain structured and standardized. | ||
=== Examples === | === Examples === | ||
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=== Relationship with Other Concepts === | === Relationship with Other Concepts === | ||
* | * '''[[Packaging Component - TX|Packaging Component]]''' – A Packaging Component is an inventory item that consists of one or more Packaging Elements. | ||
* | * '''Finished Good''' – A Finished Good inherits the Packaging Elements of its associated Packaging Component. | ||
* | * '''[[Packaging Material]]''' – Defines the materials used in a Packaging Element. | ||
=== Data Exchange Considerations === | === Data Exchange Considerations === | ||
Revision as of 07:47, 27 February 2025
Packaging Element
Packaging Element is a data object that defines a fundamental part of a packaging structure. It can be associated with a Packaging Component - TX, a Finished Good, or a Shipping Unit. Unlike a Packaging Component, a Packaging Element is not an inventory item but rather a descriptive data entity used for structuring packaging hierarchies and material compositions.
Definition
A Packaging Element represents an individual part of a packaging system, such as a container, closure, label, or cushioning. It defines the material composition and function of a specific packaging feature, enabling structured data inheritance and standardization within the packaging taxonomy.
Key Characteristics
- Non-Inventory Item – Exists purely as a data entity, not as a physical item with an article ID.
- Hierarchical Structure – Can be linked to Packaging Components, Finished Goods, or Shipping Units to model multi-layered packaging structures.
- Material Definition – Each Packaging Element consists of one or more Packaging Materials, defining the physical composition.
- Data Inheritance – When a Finished Good references a Packaging Component, it automatically inherits its Packaging Elements and their associated materials.
- Flexible Data Exchange – Allows for direct integration when Finished Goods or Trade Units are sourced externally, ensuring that packaging specifications remain structured and standardized.
Examples
| Packaging Element | Associated Component | Material |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminum Can | 33ml Beverage Can | Aluminum |
| Plastic Film Wrap | Six-Pack Carrier | LDPE |
| Carton Divider | Shipping Box | Corrugated Board |
Relationship with Other Concepts
- Packaging Component – A Packaging Component is an inventory item that consists of one or more Packaging Elements.
- Finished Good – A Finished Good inherits the Packaging Elements of its associated Packaging Component.
- Packaging Material – Defines the materials used in a Packaging Element.
Data Exchange Considerations
A Packaging Element is crucial for ensuring structured and interoperable data exchange within supply chains. It allows for:
- Consistency in packaging specifications across multiple Finished Goods.
- Automated material tracking and sustainability assessments.
- Seamless integration with regulatory compliance and packaging tax reporting."
