A standardized alphanumeric identifier that specifies the exact version, configuration and packaging of a finished good. Factories use this string to tie the physical item to its bill of materials, routing steps and quality requirements in the enterprise resource planning system. It ensures the right components go into the right box.
Heard on the job
The scanner is throwing an error because the product code on the label doesn't match the assembly order.
Also heard as
- SKU
Do not mix it up with
- Part number: A part number identifies a component used in manufacturing, while a product code identifies the finished good sold to a customer.