![banner-image](https://www.tracelink.com/sites/default/files/2024-02/all%20serialization.png) Products ## Breadcrumb 1. [Home](/) 2. [Serialization](/products/product-orchestration/serialization) # Serial Number Exchange Request, exchange, and monitor the disposition of serial numbers and related product events with a flexible, comprehensive serialization and product identity infrastructure. blue Product overview ## TraceLink Serial Number Exchange The TraceLink Serial Number Exchange (SNX) application enables internal packaging and external CMO/CPO sites and packaging lines to request, exchange, and monitor the disposition of serial numbers and related product events with the brand owner's serialization management system. Serial numbers can be monitored across a range of processes, events, and use cases, including commissioning, aggregation, and transformation. 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However, exchanging serial numbers is complex, with external and internal sites often having different processes on top of other technical hurdles. Challenges include: ##### Inefficient serial number exchange processes Serial number exchange is inefficient due to system integration issues between pharmaceutical manufacturers and their contract manufacturing/packaging organizations. ##### Inefficient serial number exchange processes ##### Poor visibility across processes and events Poor visibility across various product events that happen as products move through the supply chain makes it difficult to predict, minimize, and record all events that contribute to delays. ##### Poor visibility across processes and events Product benefits ## How TraceLink Serial Number Exchange helps streamline operations ## Manage the allocation of serial numbers ## Gain a single view of inventory ## Manage serial number requests ## Create a single process ## Simplify packaging site onboarding ## Enhance interoperability ![serial ](https://www.tracelink.com/sites/default/files/styles/vertical_drawer_desktop_600px_x_336px_/public/2024-02/For%20Internal%2031.png.webp?itok=3UKPOCjB) Product benefits ## Manage the allocation of serial numbers Manage the allocation of serial numbers, providing better visibility into serialization processes and the status of serialized products produced. ![For Internal 70](https://www.tracelink.com/sites/default/files/styles/vertical_drawer_desktop_600px_x_336px_/public/2024-02/For%20Internal%2070.png.webp?itok=-LcOT2WV) Product benefits ## Gain a single view of inventory Gain a single view into serial number inventory across multiple dimensions, including the product level and the packaging site level. ![Serialization](https://www.tracelink.com/sites/default/files/styles/vertical_drawer_desktop_600px_x_336px_/public/2024-02/Serialization-3.png.webp?itok=z5aEHkYH) Product benefits ## Manage serial number requests Control and tailor serial number requests, commissioning processes, and aggregation processes. ![medicine](https://www.tracelink.com/sites/default/files/styles/vertical_drawer_desktop_600px_x_336px_/public/2024-02/For%20Internal%203.png.webp?itok=f-TFXJX3) Product benefits ## Create a single process Create a single process for both internal packaging facilities and external contract manufacturers/packagers (CMOs/CPOs). ![For Internal 5](https://www.tracelink.com/sites/default/files/styles/vertical_drawer_desktop_600px_x_336px_/public/2024-02/For%20Internal%2056.png.webp?itok=0gcXLncx) Product benefits ## Simplify packaging site onboarding Simplify packaging site onboarding by leveraging packaging sites and CMOs/CPOs already onboarded onto the TraceLink Network, or use predefined integrations with leading line management systems to get new sites quickly connected. ![india compliance](https://www.tracelink.com/sites/default/files/styles/vertical_drawer_desktop_600px_x_336px_/public/2024-02/For%20Internal%2041.png.webp?itok=J9sqgKGS) Product benefits ## Enhance interoperability Enhance interoperability with diverse packaging ecosystems through the use of data translations. Capabilities ### A single gateway for distributing serial numbers Serial Number Exchange has a wide range of capabilities informed by years of close collaboration within the industry. #### Exchange serialization data #### Configure data operations #### Keep detailed records ![Logistics](https://www.tracelink.com/sites/default/files/styles/tabs_component_desktop_574_x_380_/public/2024-02/Logistics-1.png.webp?itok=fD80HVpi) - Integrate to and exchange key serialization event data across the lifecycle (commission, aggregation, transformation, decommission) with packaging sites and lines. - Exchange transaction data with packaging facilities across the lifecycle from production order and transfer of serial numbers to final disposition of serial numbers. - Fully automate the exchange of serialization information and related transactions (XML, EPCIS), leverage CSV download capabilities, or leverage the UI. Read More Read Less ![Digital documents](https://www.tracelink.com/sites/default/files/styles/tabs_component_desktop_574_x_380_/public/2024-02/Digital%20documents%201.png.webp?itok=o79AV9cK) - Configure internal locations and external partners for subscription to serialization data/transactions. - Configure and manage unique allocation, requests, and status updates for diverse MAH, CMO, and CPO use cases. - Define and enable request/response interfaces for SGTINs, SSCCs, specialty formats (China EDMC), Russia crypto keys/codes, and more. - Configure minimum balance thresholds for packaging codes. Read More Read Less ![Business Analyics](https://www.tracelink.com/sites/default/files/styles/tabs_component_desktop_574_x_380_/public/2024-02/Business%20Analyics%205.png.webp?itok=zFoS0fdO) - Search, view, and report on profiles, packaging codes, allocations, status (provisioned, used, encoded, deactivated, transferred in/out, etc.), and exceptions. - Capture events for logging and audit trailing. - Create per-product and per-location profiles to manage serial number access by product packaging code (GTIN, NTIN, GS1 Company Prefix for SSCCs, etc.). Read More Read Less tracelink voices ## Building a stronger network Hear what our team is saying about Serial Number Exchange. Hear what our customers and partners are saying about Serial Number Exchange. > At the heart of manufacturing and packaging innovation, Serial Number Exchange orchestrates the critical allocation of serial numbers, enhancing production line actions from commissioning to aggregation. 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