Freight forwarders and distribution centres label load units through a sequence of clearly defined steps: each pallet or container is assigned a unique identification number – commonly a GS1-based SSCC – then physically labeled with barcodes or RFID tags, checked for readability, and registered in the warehouse management system (WMS).
Source: https://www.gs1.org/standards/barcodes/logistics-barcodes
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