Identification of assets – Fact Sheet

This document describes the method provided by the GS1 System for identifying assets. The objective of asset identification is to identify a physical entity as an inventory item. Companies holding GS1 Company Prefixes may assign asset identifiers to the assets or trade items supplied to their customers. The asset identifier may be a Global Returnable Asset Identifier (GRAI) or a Global Individual Asset Identifier (GIAI).

Main sections:

· Global Returnable Asset Identifier (GRAI) - AI (8003)

· Assigning a Global Returnable Asset Identifier (GRAI)

· Identical assets identification

· Serial number (optional)

· Barcode

· Global Individual Asset Identifier (GIAI) - AI (8004)

· Assigning a Global Individual Asset Identifier (GIAI)

· Change of Asset Ownership