Create SSCC

GS1 package numbers are called SSCC (Serial Shipping Container Code) and are used to identify logistics units such as pallets and parcels with unique numbers. SSCC enables manufacturers, suppliers, carriers, buyers and consumers to track a logistics unit from manufacturing to the end customer. This can be used, among other things, for freight tracking, inventory management and for more efficient handling regarding transport.

Preparations

To create an SSCC, your company first needs a GS1 Company prefix which gives your company and your items a unique identity. The GS1 identifiers that you create with the company prefix can then be used worldwide.

• Order a GS1 Company Prefix.

Create SSCC

An SSCC consists of 18 digits that you create using your GS1 Company prefix, a sequence number, and a check digit.

1. Select and enter an extension digit between 0-9.
2. Enter your GS1 Company prefix consisting of 6-9 digits or 12 digits if you are using Single Numbers.
3. Give your package a sequence number. We recommend that you number your packages so that the first one gets the number “… 001”, the second gets the number “… 002”, and so on. Note that you must keep track of the sequence numbers you use since this is not recorded by ussomething that is registered with us.
4. Finally, calculate and enter a check digit. The check digit cannot be determined by yourself, it must be calculated. Note that you must calculate a new check digit for each new SSCC number you create.