Packaging Component - TX
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A Packaging Component is a discrete, inventory-managed packaging item with a unique identifier (e.g., internal article ID). It is a physical entity that can be stored, sourced, and referenced independently within supply chain and manufacturing systems. A Packaging Component serves as a standardized packaging unit that can be used across multiple Sales Units (Individual & Grouped Sales Units) and Transport Stock Units.
It encapsulates one or more [Packaging_Element_-_TX|packaging elements], each element with a defined set of packaging specifications, which include details about its dimensions, material composistion, circularity and environmental impact.
- Examples: A "33ml aluminum can" (which may or may not have decoration), a "750ml green glass bottle," or a "corrugated carton box 20x30cm."
- Data Exchange Role: Acts as a reusable, pre-defined entity that allows for structured data inheritance, ensuring that Sales & Transport Units utilizing the Packaging Component automatically inherit its packaging elements and material specifications.