SIST ISO/IEC 15459-1:2025
(Main)Information technology - Automatic identification and data capture techniques - Unique identification - Part 1: Individual transport units
Information technology - Automatic identification and data capture techniques - Unique identification - Part 1: Individual transport units
ISO/IEC 15459-1:2014 specifies a unique string of characters for the identification of individual transport units. The character string is intended to be represented in a bar code label or other AIDC media attached to the entity to meet management needs. To address management needs, different types of entities are recognized in the various parts of ISO/IEC 15459, which allows different requirements to be met by the identities associated with each type.
The rules for the unique identification for individual transport units, to identify physical logistical transfers, with the identity relevant for the duration of one or more items in the load being held or transported as part of that load, are defined and supported by example.
Technologies de l'information — Identification automatique et techniques de capture de données — Identification unique — Partie 1: Unités de transport individuel
Informacijska tehnologija - Tehnike za samodejno razpoznavanje in zajem podatkov - Enotna identifikacija - 1. del: Posamezne prevozne enote
Ta del standarda ISO/IEC 15459 določa enoten niz znakov za identifikacijo posameznih prevoznih enot. Niz znakov naj bi bil predstavljen z oznako črtne kode ali drugim elementom za samodejno razpoznavanje in zajem podatkov (AIDC), pritrjenim na entiteto, da so izpolnjene potrebe glede upravljanja. Za obravnavo potreb glede upravljanja so v različnih delih standarda ISO/IEC 15459 opredeljene različne vrste entitet; tako lahko identitete, povezane s posamezno vrsto, izpolnjujejo različne zahteve.
Pravila za enotno identifikacijo posameznih prevoznih enot za identificiranje fizičnih logističnih prenosov, pri čemer je identiteta relevantna za čas trajanja enega ali več predmetov v tovoru, ki se skladiščijo ali prevažajo kot del tega tovora, so opredeljena in podprta s primeri.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 15-May-2025
- Technical Committee
- ITC - Information technology
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 06-May-2025
- Due Date
- 11-Jul-2025
- Completion Date
- 16-May-2025
Overview
SIST ISO/IEC 15459-1:2025 defines a standardized method for assigning a unique identity string to individual transport units (for example pallets, crates, containers and parcels) so they can be represented in AIDC (Automatic Identification and Data Capture) media such as bar code labels. The identity is intended to support logistics management and electronic lookup of associated information for the duration of a physical transfer or storage event.
Key SEO phrases: SIST ISO/IEC 15459-1:2025, unique identification, individual transport units, AIDC, barcode, SSCC, Issuing Agency.
Key technical topics and requirements
- Identity structure and issuance
- An identity is assigned by an authorized Issuing Agency and comprises a qualifier plus an identity string so identities from different qualifiers are unambiguous.
- Examples of qualifiers include GS1 Application Identifier “00” (SSCC) and ASC MH10 Data Identifier “J”; ISO/IEC-compliant object identifiers (IAC) such as those beginning with 1 0 15459 1 are also supported.
- Character set and length
- Maximum length: 50 characters per identity.
- Recommended for one-line linear barcodes: ≤20 characters for reliable scanning.
- Permitted characters: upper-case alphabetic characters and numeric digits from the invariant ISO/IEC 646 set.
- AIDC encoding and implementation
- The identity is designed to be encoded in any AIDC technology (linear bar codes, 2D symbols, high-capacity data carriers).
- Application standards are expected to use the ISO/IEC 15459 identity as a prime key; implementation rules are provided by Issuing Agencies.
- Supporting rules
- The standard references registration procedures and common rules defined in ISO/IEC 15459-2 and ISO/IEC 15459-3.
Practical applications and users
Who benefits:
- Logistics and supply‑chain operators (carriers, 3PLs, freight forwarders)
- Manufacturers and distributors using pallet-level tracking
- Postal operators and parcel services
- AIDC solution providers, barcode label vendors and software developers
- Regulatory bodies and customs authorities for traceability
Common uses:
- Scanning and tracking of transport units through warehousing and distribution
- Linking physical units to databases holding batch, quality or regulatory information
- Interoperable identification across multiple trading partners using a single identity string (e.g., SSCC for pallets)
Related standards and references
- ISO/IEC 15459 (other parts): Part 2 - Registration procedures; Part 3 - Common rules; Part 4 - Individual products; Part 5 - Returnable transport items; Part 6 - Groupings
- Normative references in the document: ISO/IEC 646, ISO/IEC 19762-1, ANS MH.10.8.2, GS1 General Specifications
SIST ISO/IEC 15459-1:2025 provides a compact, interoperable identity model for transport units that enables efficient AIDC encoding, consistent traceability, and cross-industry data sharing in logistics and supply chain operations.
ISO/IEC 15459-1:2014 - Information technology -- Automatic identification and data capture techniques -- Unique identification
ISO/IEC 15459-1:2014 - Information technology -- Automatic identification and data capture techniques -- Unique identification
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST ISO/IEC 15459-1:2025 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Information technology - Automatic identification and data capture techniques - Unique identification - Part 1: Individual transport units". This standard covers: ISO/IEC 15459-1:2014 specifies a unique string of characters for the identification of individual transport units. The character string is intended to be represented in a bar code label or other AIDC media attached to the entity to meet management needs. To address management needs, different types of entities are recognized in the various parts of ISO/IEC 15459, which allows different requirements to be met by the identities associated with each type. The rules for the unique identification for individual transport units, to identify physical logistical transfers, with the identity relevant for the duration of one or more items in the load being held or transported as part of that load, are defined and supported by example.
ISO/IEC 15459-1:2014 specifies a unique string of characters for the identification of individual transport units. The character string is intended to be represented in a bar code label or other AIDC media attached to the entity to meet management needs. To address management needs, different types of entities are recognized in the various parts of ISO/IEC 15459, which allows different requirements to be met by the identities associated with each type. The rules for the unique identification for individual transport units, to identify physical logistical transfers, with the identity relevant for the duration of one or more items in the load being held or transported as part of that load, are defined and supported by example.
SIST ISO/IEC 15459-1:2025 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 35.040 - Information coding; 35.040.50 - Automatic identification and data capture techniques. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-junij-2025
Informacijska tehnologija - Tehnike za samodejno razpoznavanje in zajem
podatkov - Enotna identifikacija - 1. del: Posamezne prevozne enote
Information technology — Automatic identification and data capture techniques —
Unique identification — Part 1: Individual transport units
Technologies de l'information — Identification automatique et techniques de capture de
données — Identification unique — Partie 1: Unités de transport individuel
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: ISO/IEC 15459-1:2014
ICS:
35.040.50 Tehnike za samodejno Automatic identification and
razpoznavanje in zajem data capture techniques
podatkov
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
INTERNATIONAL ISO/IEC
STANDARD 15459-1
Third edition
2014-11-15
Corrected version
2016-09-01
Information technology — Automatic
identification and data capture
techniques — Unique identification —
Part 1:
Individual transport units
Technologies de l’information — Identification automatique et
techniques de capture de données — Identification unique —
Partie 1: Unités de transport individuel
Reference number
©
ISO/IEC 2014
© ISO/IEC 2014, Published in Switzerland
All rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, no part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized otherwise in any form
or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, or posting on the internet or an intranet, without prior
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ii © ISO/IEC 2014 – All rights reserved
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Qualifiers for individual transport units . 2
5 Identity for individual transport units . 2
5.1 General . 2
5.2 Maximum number of characters permissible in an identity . 2
5.3 Permissible character sets in an identity . 3
6 Implementation of coding using AIDC media . 3
Annex A (informative) Unique identification for transport units . 4
Annex B (informative) Examples of identities for individual transport units.6
Bibliography . 8
© ISO/IEC 2014 – All rights reserved iii
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) and IEC (the International Electrotechnical
Commission) form the specialized system for worldwide standardization. National bodies that are
members of ISO or IEC participate in the development of International Standards through technical
committees established by the respective organization to deal with particular fields of technical
activity. ISO and IEC technical committees collaborate in fields of mutual interest. Other international
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO and IEC, also take part in the
work. In the field of information technology, ISO and IEC have established a joint technical committee,
ISO/IEC JTC 1.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular the different approval criteria needed for
the different types of document should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www.iso.org/directives).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject
of patent rights. ISO and IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights. Details of any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the
Introduction and/or on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www.iso.org/patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
For an explanation on the meaning of ISO specific terms and expressions related to conformity
assessment, as well as information about ISO’s adherence to the WTO principles in the Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) see the following URL: Foreword — Supplementary information.
The committee responsible for this document is ISO/IEC JTC 1, Information technology; Subcommittee
SC 31, Automatic identification and data capture techniques.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO/IEC 15459-1:2006), which has been
technically revised.
This corrected version of ISO/IEC 15459-1:2014 incorporates the following correction plus other minor
editorial modifications. Clause 5.3 has been modified as follows:
“5.3 Permissible character sets in an identity
The identity shall use alphabetic, numeric and special characters from the invariant character set
ISO/IEC 646, see Annex A in ISO/IEC 15459-3.
More compact data encoding may be attained by using only upper case alphabetic characters and
numeric digits.
An Issuing Agency may have additional requirements on the repertoire of characters found within
identities using its IAC.
Any data processing system shall be capable of processing identities using the full repertoire of
characters permitted by ISO/IEC 646.”
A list of all parts in the ISO/IEC 15459 series can be found on the ISO website.
iv © ISO/IEC 2014 – All rights reserved
Introduction
Unique identification can occur at many different levels, at item level, on the transport unit, on the
returnable transport item, at grouping levels, and elsewhere. Such entities are often handled by several
parties, both public and private, throughout their lifecycle. Each of these parties must be able to identify
and trace such distinct entities so that reference can be made to associated information such as quality
inspection data, the chemical substance contained, the batch or lot number of parts, components or raw
materials, etc.
The associated information is typically held in some kind of database. The information can be accessed
using EDI exchange or another appropriate access protocol, e.g. a directory access protocol.
There are considerable benefits if the identity of the entity is represented as a bar code or other AIDC
(Automatic Identification and Data Capture) media and attached to or made a constituent part of that
which is being uniquely identified so that
— it can be read electronically, thus minimizing errors;
— one identity can be used by all parties;
— each party can use the identity to look up its computer files to find the data associated with the entity.
All AIDC technologies have the potential to encode an identity. It is expected that application standards,
using various automatic identification technologies, will be developed based upon the identity as a prime
key. These application standards, which can include additional rules for which level of identification
should be used, are often made available from the Issuing Agency.
The identity for individual transport units defined in this part of ISO/IEC 15459, and represented in
AIDC media attached to the unit, meets the needs defined in ISO/IEC 15459-3, Common rules.
© ISO/IEC 2014 – All rights reserved v
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO/IEC 15459-1:2014(E)
Information technology — Automatic identification and
data capture techniques — Unique identification —
Part 1:
Individual transport units
1 Scope
This part of ISO/IEC 15459 specifies a unique string of characters for the identification of individual
transport units. The character string is intended to be represented in a bar code label or other AIDC
media attached to the entity to meet management needs. To address management needs, different types
of entities are recognized in the various parts of ISO/IEC 15459, which allows different requirements to
be met by the identities associated with each type.
The rules for the unique identification for individual transport units, to identify physical logistical
transfers, with the identity relevant for the duration of one or more items in the load being held or
transported as part of that load, are defined and supported by example.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO/IEC 646, Information technology — ISO 7-bit coded character set for information interchange
ISO/IEC 15459-2, Information technology — Automatic identification and data capture techniques —
Unique identification — Part 2: Registration procedures
ISO/IEC 15459-3, Information technology — Automatic identification and data capture techniques —
Unique identification — Part 3: Common rules
ISO/IEC 19762-1, Information technology — Automatic identification a
...
INTERNATIONAL ISO/IEC
STANDARD 15459-1
Third edition
2014-11-15
Corrected version
2016-09-01
Information technology — Automatic
identification and data capture
techniques — Unique identification —
Part 1:
Individual transport units
Technologies de l’information — Identification automatique et
techniques de capture de données — Identification unique —
Partie 1: Unités de transport individuel
Reference number
©
ISO/IEC 2014
© ISO/IEC 2014, Published in Switzerland
All rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, no part of this publication may be reproduced or utilized otherwise in any form
or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, or posting on the internet or an intranet, without prior
written permission. Permission can be requested from either ISO at the address below or ISO’s member body in the country of
the requester.
ISO copyright office
Ch. de Blandonnet 8 • CP 401
CH-1214 Vernier, Geneva, Switzerland
Tel. +41 22 749 01 11
Fax +41 22 749 09 47
copyright@iso.org
www.iso.org
ii © ISO/IEC 2014 – All rights reserved
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Qualifiers for individual transport units . 2
5 Identity for individual transport units . 2
5.1 General . 2
5.2 Maximum number of characters permissible in an identity . 2
5.3 Permissible character sets in an identity . 3
6 Implementation of coding using AIDC media . 3
Annex A (informative) Unique identification for transport units . 4
Annex B (informative) Examples of identities for individual transport units.6
Bibliography . 8
© ISO/IEC 2014 – All rights reserved iii
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) and IEC (the International Electrotechnical
Commission) form the specialized system for worldwide standardization. National bodies that are
members of ISO or IEC participate in the development of International Standards through technical
committees established by the respective organization to deal with particular fields of technical
activity. ISO and IEC technical committees collaborate in fields of mutual interest. Other international
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO and IEC, also take part in the
work. In the field of information technology, ISO and IEC have established a joint technical committee,
ISO/IEC JTC 1.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular the different approval criteria needed for
the different types of document should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www.iso.org/directives).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject
of patent rights. ISO and IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights. Details of any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the
Introduction and/or on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www.iso.org/patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
For an explanation on the meaning of ISO specific terms and expressions related to conformity
assessment, as well as information about ISO’s adherence to the WTO principles in the Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) see the following URL: Foreword — Supplementary information.
The committee responsible for this document is ISO/IEC JTC 1, Information technology; Subcommittee
SC 31, Automatic identification and data capture techniques.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO/IEC 15459-1:2006), which has been
technically revised.
This corrected version of ISO/IEC 15459-1:2014 incorporates the following correction plus other minor
editorial modifications. Clause 5.3 has been modified as follows:
“5.3 Permissible character sets in an identity
The identity shall use alphabetic, numeric and special characters from the invariant character set
ISO/IEC 646, see Annex A in ISO/IEC 15459-3.
More compact data encoding may be attained by using only upper case alphabetic characters and
numeric digits.
An Issuing Agency may have additional requirements on the repertoire of characters found within
identities using its IAC.
Any data processing system shall be capable of processing identities using the full repertoire of
characters permitted by ISO/IEC 646.”
A list of all parts in the ISO/IEC 15459 series can be found on the ISO website.
iv © ISO/IEC 2014 – All rights reserved
Introduction
Unique identification can occur at many different levels, at item level, on the transport unit, on the
returnable transport item, at grouping levels, and elsewhere. Such entities are often handled by several
parties, both public and private, throughout their lifecycle. Each of these parties must be able to identify
and trace such distinct entities so that reference can be made to associated information such as quality
inspection data, the chemical substance contained, the batch or lot number of parts, components or raw
materials, etc.
The associated information is typically held in some kind of database. The information can be accessed
using EDI exchange or another appropriate access protocol, e.g. a directory access protocol.
There are considerable benefits if the identity of the entity is represented as a bar code or other AIDC
(Automatic Identification and Data Capture) media and attached to or made a constituent part of that
which is being uniquely identified so that
— it can be read electronically, thus minimizing errors;
— one identity can be used by all parties;
— each party can use the identity to look up its computer files to find the data associated with the entity.
All AIDC technologies have the potential to encode an identity. It is expected that application standards,
using various automatic identification technologies, will be developed based upon the identity as a prime
key. These application standards, which can include additional rules for which level of identification
should be used, are often made available from the Issuing Agency.
The identity for individual transport units defined in this part of ISO/IEC 15459, and represented in
AIDC media attached to the unit, meets the needs defined in ISO/IEC 15459-3, Common rules.
© ISO/IEC 2014 – All rights reserved v
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO/IEC 15459-1:2014(E)
Information technology — Automatic identification and
data capture techniques — Unique identification —
Part 1:
Individual transport units
1 Scope
This part of ISO/IEC 15459 specifies a unique string of characters for the identification of individual
transport units. The character string is intended to be represented in a bar code label or other AIDC
media attached to the entity to meet management needs. To address management needs, different types
of entities are recognized in the various parts of ISO/IEC 15459, which allows different requirements to
be met by the identities associated with each type.
The rules for the unique identification for individual transport units, to identify physical logistical
transfers, with the identity relevant for the duration of one or more items in the load being held or
transported as part of that load, are defined and supported by example.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO/IEC 646, Information technology — ISO 7-bit coded character set for information interchange
ISO/IEC 15459-2, Information technology — Automatic identification and data capture techniques —
Unique identification — Part 2: Registration procedures
ISO/IEC 15459-3, Information technology — Automatic identification and data capture techniques —
Unique identification — Part 3: Common rules
ISO/IEC 19762-1, Information technology — Automatic identification and data capture (AIDC)
techniques — Harmonized vocabulary — Part 1: General terms relating to AIDC
GS1 General Specifications, GS1
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO/IEC 19762-1 and
ISO/IEC 15459-3 apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp.
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Partie 1: Unités de transport individuel
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ISO/IEC FDIS 15459-1:2014(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Qualifiers for individual transport units . 1
5 Identity for individual transport units . 2
5.1 General . 2
5.2 Maximum number of characters permissible in an identity . 2
5.3 Permissible character sets in an identity . 2
6 Implementation of coding using AIDC media . 3
Annex A (informative) Unique identification for transport units . 4
Annex B (informative) Examples of identities for individual transport units.6
Bibliography . 8
© ISO/IEC 2014 – All rights reserved iii
ISO/IEC FDIS 15459-1:2014(E)
Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) and IEC (the International Electrotechnical
Commission) form the specialized system for worldwide standardization. National bodies that are
members of ISO or IEC participate in the development of International Standards through technical
committees established by the respective organization to deal with particular fields of technical
activity. ISO and IEC technical committees collaborate in fields of mutual interest. Other international
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO and IEC, also take part in the
work. In the field of information technology, ISO and IEC have established a joint technical committee,
ISO/IEC JTC 1.
The procedures used to develop this document and those intended for its further maintenance are
described in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular the different approval criteria needed for
the different types of document should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the
editorial rules of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 (see www.iso.org/directives).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject
of patent rights. ISO and IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
Details of any patent rights identified during the development of the document will be in the Introduction
and/or on the ISO list of patent declarations received (see www.iso.org/patents).
Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
constitute an endorsement.
For an explanation on the meaning of ISO specific terms and expressions related to conformity
assessment, as well as information about ISO’s adherence to the WTO principles in the Technical Barriers
to Trade (TBT) see the following URL: Foreword - Supplementary information
The committee responsible for this document is ISO/IEC JTC 1, Information technology, Subcommittee
SC 31, Automatic identification and data capture techniques.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO/IEC 15459-1:2006), which has been
technically revised.
ISO/IEC 15459 consists of the following parts (as a result of the reconstruction of previously published
parts 1 to 8), under the general title Information technology — Automatic identification and data capture
techniques — Unique identification:
— Part 1: Individual transport units
— Part 2: Registration procedures
— Part 3: Common rules
— Part 4: Individual products and product packages
— Part 5: Individual returnable transport items (RTIs)
— Part 6: Groupings
iv © ISO/IEC 2014 – All rights reserved
ISO/IEC FDIS 15459-1:2014(E)
Introduction
Unique identification can occur at many different levels, at item level, on the transport unit, on the
returnable transport item, at grouping levels, and elsewhere. Such entities are often handled by several
parties, both public and private, throughout their lifecycle. Each of these parties must be able to identify
and trace such distinct entities so that reference can be made to associated information such as quality
inspection data, the chemical substance contained, the batch or lot number of parts, components or raw
materials, etc.
The associated information is typically held in some kind of database. The information can be accessed
using EDI exchange or another appropriate access protocol, e.g. a directory access protocol.
There are considerable benefits if the identity of the entity is represented as a bar code or other AIDC
(Automatic Identification and Data Capture) media and attached to or made a constituent part of that
which is being uniquely identified so that
— it can be read electronically, thus minimizing errors;
— one identity can be used by all parties;
— each party can use the identity to look up its computer files to find the data associated with the
entity.
All AIDC technologies have the potential to encode an identity. It is expected that application standards,
using various automatic identification technologies, will be developed based upon the identity as a prime
key. These application standards, which can include additional rules for which level of identification
should be used, are often made available from the Issuing Agency.
The identity for individual transport units defined in this part of ISO/IEC 15459, and represented in
AIDC media attached to the unit, meets the needs defined in ISO/IEC 15459-3, Common rules.
© ISO/IEC 2014 – All rights reserved v
FINAL DRAFT INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO/IEC FDIS 15459-1:2014(E)
Information technology — Automatic identification and
data capture techniques — Unique identification —
Part 1:
Individual transport units
1 Scope
This part of ISO/IEC 15459 specifies a unique string of characters for the identification of individual
transport units. The character string is intended to be represented in a bar code label or other AIDC
media attached to the entity to meet management needs. To address management needs, different types
of entities are recognized in the various parts of ISO/IEC 15459, which allows different requirements to
be met by the identities associated with each type.
The rules for the unique identification for individual transport units, to identify physical logistical
transfers, with the identity relevant for the duration of one or more items in the load being held or
transported as part of that load, are defined and supported by example.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO/IEC 646, Information technology — ISO 7-bit coded character set for information interchange
ISO/IEC 15459-2, Information technology — Automatic identification and data capture techniques —
Unique identification — Part 2: Registration procedures
ISO/IEC 15459-3, Information technology — Automatic identification and data capture techniques —
Unique identification — Part 3: Common rules
ISO/IEC 19762-1, Information technology — Automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) techniques —
Harmonized vocabulary — Part 1: General terms relating to AIDC
ANS MH.10.8.2, Data Identifier and Application Identifier Standard
GS1 General Specifications, GS1
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO/IEC 19762-1 and ISO/IEC 15459-3
apply.
4 Qualifiers for individual transport units
Each
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Der Standard SIST ISO/IEC 15459-1:2025 bietet eine klare und strukturierte Spezifikation zur einzigartigen Identifizierung von einzelnen Transporteinheiten. Die Festlegung einer einzigartigen Zeichenkette für die Identifizierung dieser Einheiten ist von zentraler Bedeutung in der heutigen Informations- und Logistiktechnologie. Diese kennzeichnet sich durch ihre Relevanz in der automatischen Identifikation und Datenerfassung, die in der modernen Supply Chain unerlässlich sind. Ein herausragendes Merkmal dieses Standards ist seine Flexibilität. In den verschiedenen Teilen von ISO/IEC 15459 werden unterschiedliche Arten von Entitäten erkannt, um den variierenden Managementbedürfnissen gerecht zu werden. Dies ermöglicht die Anpassung und den Einsatz der einzigartigen Identifikation in einer Vielzahl von logistischen Szenarien, was den Standard besonders vielseitig und anpassungsfähig macht. Die detaillierte Festlegung der Regeln für die einzigartige Identifikation von einzelnen Transporteinheiten sorgt dafür, dass physische logistische Transfers optimal identifiziert werden können. Die Identität ist relevant für die Dauer eines oder mehrerer Artikel, die als Teil einer Ladung gehalten oder transportiert werden. Diese Vorgehensweise stellt sicher, dass eine präzise Nachverfolgbarkeit und Verwaltung innerhalb logistischer Prozesse gewährleistet ist. Durch die Bereitstellung von Beispielen unterstützt der Standard die Anwendung dieser Identifizierungssysteme in der Praxis und fördert somit ein besseres Verständnis und eine effektive Umsetzung. Die Integration des Standards in bestehende Systeme der automatischen Identifikation und Datenerfassung verbessert die Effizienz und Genauigkeit in logistischen Abläufen erheblich. Insgesamt ist der Standard ISO/IEC 15459-1:2014 von erheblicher Bedeutung für Unternehmen, die sich auf die Optimierung ihrer Logistikprojekte konzentrieren, da er eine effektive Lösung zur einzigartigen Identifikation bietet und gleichzeitig die speziellen Anforderungen unterschiedlicher logistikbezogener Entitäten berücksichtigt.
The SIST ISO/IEC 15459-1:2025 standard presents a comprehensive framework for the unique identification of individual transport units through a well-defined character string. This standard is critical for organizations transferring physical goods, as it addresses various management needs by recognizing multiple types of entities, thus facilitating tailored identification requirements. One of the major strengths of this standard is its clear specifications for representing the unique identification string in bar code labels or other Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) media. This flexibility ensures that the identified transport units can be effectively monitored throughout their logistics journey, promoting better inventory management and operational efficiency. Furthermore, the rules delineated for unique identification are supported by practical examples that elucidate the application of the standard. This aspect not only aids in understanding but also helps businesses implement the standard seamlessly into their existing systems. By ensuring that the identity of transport units remains relevant for the duration of the load's transport, the standard enhances traceability and accountability in the supply chain. The relevance of SIST ISO/IEC 15459-1:2025 is amplified in today's fast-paced logistics environment, where accurate and reliable identification of individual transport units is paramount. Adopting this standard can significantly benefit organizations looking to improve their logistics processes, enhance compliance, and meet the evolving demands of supply chain management. Overall, this standard stands as a fundamental asset in the realm of information technology and logistics, paving the way for advanced management solutions in automatic identification and data capture techniques.
SIST ISO/IEC 15459-1:2025は、情報技術における自動識別とデータキャプチャ技術に関する重要な規格であり、特に個別の輸送単位に焦点を当てています。この標準は、個々の輸送単位を識別するためのユニークな文字列の仕様を提供しており、この文字列はバーコードラベルや他の自動識別データキャプチャ(AIDC)メディアに表現されます。これは、管理ニーズを満たすために設計されています。 この標準の強みは、さまざまなタイプのエンティティを認識し、それぞれに対して必要な要件を満たすための識別子が提供されることです。ISO/IEC 15459の各パートを通じて、異なるタイプのエンティティに関連付けられた識別が柔軟に対応できることが保証されています。このアプローチにより、物理的な物流移転を特定するためのユニークな識別が確立されており、荷物の中に保持または輸送される複数のアイテムの持続期間に関連するアイデンティティが定義されています。 特に、個別の輸送単位のためのユニークな識別のルールが具体的な例と共に支援されており、実務における導入が非常に容易です。この標準に準拠することで、企業は物流の透明性を向上させ、効率的な管理を実現できるため、情報技術の分野における重要性が高いと言えます。
Le document normatif SIST ISO/IEC 15459-1:2025 joue un rôle crucial dans le domaine des technologies de l'information, en se concentrant spécifiquement sur les techniques d'identification automatique et de capture de données. Ce standard établit une chaîne de caractères unique pour l'identification des unités de transport individuelles, ce qui est essentiel pour une gestion efficace des chaînes logistiques. Le champ d'application de la norme ISO/IEC 15459-1:2014 est particulièrement vaste : il fournit des directives claires pour l'utilisation des identifications uniques sous la forme de labels de codes-barres ou d'autres supports de capture automatique de données (AIDC). Cette exigence de normalisation répond à des besoins managériaux variés, en reconnaissant différents types d'entités qui nécessitent des solutions d'identification adaptées. Cette flexibilité est un des points forts de la norme, car elle permet d’harmoniser les pratiques d'identification dans des environnements logistiques diversifiés. Les règles définies pour l'identification unique des unités de transport physiquement logistiques sont un aspect fondamental du standard. Elles garantissent que chaque unité puisse être identifiée de manière précise durant toute la durée de son transport ou de son stockage, avec une pertinence adaptée aux articles contenus dans la charge. Les exemples fournis par la norme permettent d’illustrer ces concepts, rendant le document pratique et accessible pour les professionnels impliqués dans la gestion logistique. En termes de pertinence, la norme ISO/IEC 15459-1:2014 répond aux exigences croissantes en matière de traçabilité et d'efficacité dans les opérations de transport et de logistique. En offrant une méthodologie standardisée pour l'identification des unités de transport, elle favorise une meilleure coordination entre les acteurs de la chaîne logistique, ce qui est indispensable dans un monde où l'automatisation et la rapidité des transactions sont de plus en plus cruciaux. En somme, le SIST ISO/IEC 15459-1:2025 se distingue par sa capacité à adresser des besoins variés tout en fournissant une structure claire et ordonnée pour l'identification des unités de transport, faisant de ce standard un outil incontournable pour les professionnels du secteur.
SIST ISO/IEC 15459-1:2025 표준은 정보 기술 분야에서 자동 식별 및 데이터 수집 기술의 중요한 부분을 다룹니다. 이 표준은 개별 운송 단위를 위한 고유 식별 문자열을 명확하게 규정하며, 이러한 식별 문자열은 바코드 라벨이나 다른 AIDC 미디어에 표현되어 실체에 부착되어야 합니다. 이 표준의 주요 강점 중 하나는 다양한 관리 요구를 충족하기 위해 여러 유형의 실체를 인식하는 것입니다. 이를 통해 각 유형에 따라 서로 다른 요구 사항을 충족할 수 있도록 고유한 식별 체계를 제공합니다. 특히, 개별 운송 단위의 고유 식별을 위한 규칙은 물리적 물류 전송을 식별하는 데 매우 유용하며, 적재 중인 하나 이상의 항목의 지속 기간에 대한 정체성을 관련짓고 있습니다. 이러한 세부 사항은 실질적인 예제를 통해 지원되며, 이는 사용자에게 중요한 참고 자료가 됩니다. 또한, 이 표준은 현대 물류 환경의 복잡성과 다양성을 반영하여, 고유 식별이 필요한 여러 시나리오를 포괄적으로 다룹니다. 이러한 강점을 통해 SIST ISO/IEC 15459-1:2025 표준은 자동 식별 및 데이터 수집 기술을 통한 효율적인 관리 및 추적 체계를 구축하는 데 필수적입니다. 고유 식별의 중요성이 증대되는 현재의 물류 및 공급망 환경에서 이 표준은 매우 관련성이 높습니다.
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