Eclipse uses the GS1 format standard for the 18-digit Serial Shipping Container Codes (SSCC). This GS1 identification key helps you track your containers through the supply chain. The SSCC enables the unit to be tracked in its entirety as an entity, regardless of the number of items, products, cartons, or packages contained. The SSCC number can then be used on Advanced Shipping Notices (ASN) or Shipping Manifests.
These SSCC numbers are therefore unique and have four main parts:
Extension digit - Identifies the package as a standard carton (0000) or a master carton (0010).
GS1 Company Prefix - Number assigned to the company shipping the items.
Serial Reference - Assigned by your company to identify the product(s) to be shipped.
Check Digit - An algorithm that makes sure the preceding digits were entered correctly.
SSCC 18-digit numbers do allow for some flexibility. The company ID number determines how long the serial number is. Positions 5 through 16 make up the company and serial number. If the company prefix is six digits (as shown above in the blue outline), then the serial reference is nine digits. If the company prefix is longer or shorter, the serial reference number adjusts accordingly to ensure the number remains an 18-digit number.
Carton numbers display in the both the packing panes of the Carton Packing window and in the status bar at the bottom:
For more information about GS1 standards, see SSCC (Serial Shipping Container Code) page on the www.gs1.org website http://www.gs1.org/barcodes/technical/idkeys/sscc.