2D Codes
2D codes (Two-Dimensional codes) are advanced barcodes that store data both horizontally and vertically.
CodeIT can help you with the implementation of 2D codes. Unlike traditional 1D barcodes that only use horizontal lines, 2D codes allow for significantly more information (like URLs, batch numbers, dates) in a smaller space. Popular types include QR Codes and Data Matrix, they use patterns of squares or dots, can be scanned from any direction, and offer error correction, making them crucial for logistics, and consumer engagement.
AGV
In manufacturing, an AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) is a driverless, mobile robot that transports materials, parts, and finished goods.
An AGV moves along predefined paths using sensors (lasers, cameras) or magnetic tape, automating logistics in factories and warehouses for tasks like moving components to assembly lines, taking away finished products, or supplying tools, significantly boosting efficiency and reducing labor needs. AGVs follow fixed routes, unlike more advanced AMRs, to deliver items precisely where needed, integrating seamlessly into production processes.
AIDC
Advanced Identification and Data Capture technologies.
CodeIT uses AIDC technologies to automatically identify objects, collect data about them, and input that data into computer systems without human intervention, using tools like barcodes, RFID, QR codes, and biometrics to streamline operations, boost accuracy, and improve efficiency in logistics, retail, and other sectors.
AIS
The Automatic Identification System (AIS) is a mandatory, GPS-based tracking system for large vessels, including many commercial fishing boats, that broadcasts real-time data like position, speed, course, and identity.
AIS is used to improve collision avoidance and maritime safety; it works via terrestrial and satellite networks, providing crucial data for navigation, port management, and tracking fishing effort, though its effectiveness for small vessels or remote areas can vary, and data can sometimes be incomplete or manipulated.
The CodeIT Traceland Legal Landing project has the capability to use AIS data.
AMR
In manufacturing, an AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robot) is a self-driving robot that uses sensors and AI to navigate dynamically, transporting materials and products within facilities like warehouses and production lines.
An AMR offers flexibility and efficiency over fixed-path AGV systems by adapting to obstacles and changing layouts. AMRs automate tasks like moving totes, bins, and finished goods, integrating with other systems for optimized logistics and improved throughput.
Brand Agnostic
A CodeIT solution that does not show a preference for, or is not tied to, hardware from a specific manufacturer.
At CodeIT, our software and solutions are designed to be compatible with a wide variety of hardware components from different brands, allowing users flexibility and avoiding “vendor lock-in”. The primary goal is interoperability and consistent functionality across diverse hardware, regardless of the make or model. The emphasis is on freedom and impartiality from specific vendor limitations.
Business-critical
All mission-critical systems are inherently business-critical, but not all business-critical systems are necessarily mission-critical. Many CodeIT solutions fall into the category of being both.
The general umbrella term that covers both mission-critical and business-critical operations or systems is critical systems or simply critical. The terms are often used interchangeably, but both refer to essential functions that must be completed without fail for an organization’s success or survival.
At CodeIT, the distinction between “mission-critical” and “business-critical” sometimes depends on context and can vary between organizations, but both fall under the general definition of “critical” functions.
C&M
Industrial coding and marking (C&M) usually means printing info directly on products/packaging (dates, batch codes), while labeling involves creating and applying separate stickers/tags for detailed data (instructions, branding, compliance).
CodeIT has long experience with both industrial coding, marking and labeling and can help you with what is right for your needs. C&M is direct, faster for simple codes, great for traceability/anti-counterfeit; labeling offers flexibility, high-detail graphics, regulatory info, and easier updates. Marking can be direct (inkjet, laser) or on labels; labeling is typically printing on a separate material then affixing it.
CIJ
Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) is a fast, non-contact industrial printing technology.
CodeIT use CIJ technology when it is appropriate for the job in hand. It works by spraying a continuous stream of charged ink droplets, deflecting specific drops onto products (like bottles, cans, electronics) to print variable data (dates, codes, logos), while uncharged drops are recycled, making it efficient for high-speed production lines and diverse surfaces.
CLM
Coding. Labeling and Marking.
Industrial Coding, Labeling, and Marking (CLM) involves applying crucial data (barcodes, dates, batch numbers, etc.) to products and packaging for traceability, compliance, brand protection, and consumer info, using technologies like inkjet, laser, and print-and-apply systems for efficient, automated processes across diverse industries and surfaces. It’s essential for supply chain visibility, combating counterfeiting, and meeting regulatory demands for product identification and safety.
In an OT context, CodeIT CLM systems integrate with production lines for seamless, automated data application, enhancing efficiency, reducing manual errors, and creating a unified digital workflow for marking, tracking, and managing products from production to point-of-sale.
CML
Industrial Coding, Marking, and Labeling (CML) involves applying identifiers like barcodes, dates, and serial numbers to products and packaging for traceability, compliance, and branding.
CodeIT Industrial Coding, Marking, and Labeling (CML) solutions use technologies such as inkjet printing (TIJ, DOD), laser marking, and Print & Apply (P&A) labelers, crucial for seamless automated production lines across various industries. These systems integrate hardware, software, and consumables (inks, labels) to provide critical data for supply chain management, anti-counterfeiting, and consumer engagement, ensuring permanent, high-quality marks even on challenging materials.
CodeIT Synergy
The benefits of CodeIT Synergy lie in the principle that combined assets yield a greater output than the sum of their individual parts, leading to enhanced performance and efficiency.
CPG
Consumer Packaged Goods
CPG, or consumer packaged goods, are products that consumers purchase frequently like clothing, beauty products, and other household products. These products generally have a short lifespan and are intended to be used soon after purchase. Every CPG company has to deal with a highly competitive market and limited shelf space. However, the demand is also high, so success can lead to revenue and increased market share quickly.
CPG is the broad, overarching industry, while FMCG is a specialized subset focusing on high-volume, rapid turnover, lower-margin items.
CSC
CodeIT Customer Support Center.
CSNE
Cybersecurity Network Engineering (CSNE) is vital for preventing data breaches, protecting sensitive information, and maintaining business continuity in the face of evolving cyber threats.
CodeIT CSNE blends designing/building networks (network engineering) with protecting them (cybersecurity), focusing on securing infrastructure like firewalls, routers, and VPNs, implementing access controls (IAM), monitoring threats, responding to incidents, and ensuring data integrity against attacks, creating a specialized, highly technical tool crucial for safeguarding digital systems: https://codeitworldwide.com/codeit-information-management-services/codeit-csne2t/
Customer-centric
A customer-centric culture is a business philosophy that places the customer at the heart of all decisions, strategies, and actions.
CodeIT focuses on understanding customer needs to create exceptional experiences, which boosts loyalty and profitability by aligning company-wide efforts (from product development to support) around delivering value at every touchpoint. It involves empathy, empowering employees, and using customer insights to proactively serve them, rather than just reacting to issues, making it more than just good customer service, but a fundamental operational mindset.
D-Pak
In logistics & retail (Norway/Scandinavia), D-pak (or DPAK) stands for: Detaljistforpakning (Distribution package). It refers to an outer carton or container holding multiple individual consumer packages (F-paks). The purpose is to protect, display, and facilitate handling of consumer goods from supplier to store shelf.
DOD
DOD printing, or Drop-on-Demand printing, is a precise industrial inkjet technology.
Drop-on-Demand printing ejects ink droplets only when needed for printing, unlike continuous inkjet (CIJ) systems, making it efficient, robust, and ideal for high-resolution text, barcodes, and graphics on various surfaces like boxes, plastics, and metal. It uses piezoelectric or thermal methods to create sharp images with less waste, offering flexibility for coding secondary packaging.
CodeIT can advise you on which technology is best for your needs.
Domain Expertise
Domain knowledge is the information and understanding of a specific field (facts, processes, rules). Domain expertise goes further. It is the deep, applied skill and judgment gained from extensive experience within that domain.
CodeIT domain experise goes beyond just knowing facts to knowing how to use them effectively, solve problems, and predict trends. Domain knowledge is the “what,” domain expertise is the “mastery,” allowing one to navigate industry nuances, create tailored solutions, and act as a trusted advisor, not just a technician.
DPP
A Digital Product Passport (DPP) is a digital record storing key sustainability, circularity, and lifecycle data for a product, accessible via a unique ID and data carrier (like a QR code).
CodeIT can help with the implementation of DPP as mandated by the EU’s Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) to boost transparency, circularity, and informed choices for consumers, businesses, and regulators. It provides details on materials, origin, repairability, environmental impact, and disposal, helping shift to a circular economy by tracking products from creation to end-of-life.
eDOC
DOC is for Document Control. “e” is for electronic, economic, efficient, environmental, and easy.
CodeIT eDOC™ is the document control and review module of CodeIT eLCI™, streamlining the entire document review lifecycle.
eLCI
LCI is for Life Cycle Information. “e” is for electronic, economic, efficient, environmental, and easy.
At CodeIT, Life Cycle Information Management (LCI Management) involves the digital strategies and standardization needed to efficiently collect, exchange, and utilize this complex, machine-readable data across supply chains and digital systems for better sustainability decisions, moving beyond siloed documents.
eMRB
MRB is for Manufacturing Record Book. “e” is for electronic, economic, efficient, environmental, and easy.
CodeIT eMRB® is the CodeIT eLCI™ module that handles compilation and management of Manufacturing Record Books – the final packages of quality and fabrication documentation.
End-to-end traceability
End-to-end traceability is the comprehensive ability to track a product, component, or requirement across its entire lifecycle.
End-to-end traceability tracks everything from initial raw materials or concept to final delivery or deployment, providing full visibility for quality, efficiency, and compliance. It links every stage—sourcing, manufacturing, testing, and sales—using unique identifiers, which is where CodeIT comes in, and centralized systems, enabling quick root cause analysis, recalls, and improved trust.
EPC
EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) is a project delivery model where one contractor handles a complex project from start to finish.
EPC provides a single point of responsibility for design (Engineering), sourcing materials (Procurement), and building the facility (Construction). This “turnkey” approach, common in large projects, transfers risk and streamlines communication by giving the CodeIT customer a fully operational project, ready to use, often for a fixed price and timeframe.
EPS Fish Boxes
EPS fish boxes are lightweight, white foam containers made from Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) used globally to keep seafood fresh from catch to store.
EPS fish boxes work by trapping air (98% air content) to provide excellent insulation, maintaining a consistent cold temperature, protecting delicate fish from damage, and are designed to be strong enough for stacking and 100% recyclable.
ERP
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) in manufacturing integrates and manages core processes like production, inventory, supply chain, and financials into one system.
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) in manufacturing provides real-time visibility to streamline operations, cut costs, boost efficiency, and improve decision-making across the entire business, from the shop floor to the executive suite. It replaces fragmented systems, offering a single source of truth for better control over manufacturing complexities like scheduling, quality, and materials.
eSecure
Secure is as in Cybersecurity. “e” is for electronic, economic, efficient, environmental, and easy.
eTAG
TAG is for the tags that provide traceability between assets and documentation . “e” is for electronic, economic, efficient, environmental, and easy.
CodeIT eTAG™ is the CodeIT eLCI™ module that handles compilation for managing equipment Tag Indexes and linking tag data with documentation.
F-Pak
In the logistics and retail industry, particularly in Scandinavia, “F-pak” is an abbreviation for Forbrukerpakning (consumer packaging). It refers to: The smallest unit of product packaging intended for the final customer at a retail store, such as a single box of cereal, a can, or the plastic wrap around a single cucumber. Its primary purpose is to protect the item until it reaches the consumer and often includes consumer information like “best before” dates and barcodes (GTIN). It is distinct from “D-pak” (distribution packaging), which is the outer transport packaging (e.g., a cardboard box or a crate) used to bundle multiple F-paks for shipping to retailers.
FAT
A Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) is a crucial quality check where CodeIT tests new equipment at our facilites to confirm it meets the customer’s specifications, design, and functionality before delivery.
A FAT prevents costly on-site issues by identifying and fixing problems early, often with the client witnessing the tests. It involves detailed inspections, functional simulations, and document reviews to ensure the product is ready for a smooth Site Acceptance Test (SAT) and operation, saving time, money, and enhancing trust between CodeIT and the customer.
FDS
Functional Design Specification. Defines “what” the system should do, rather than “how” it is technically built (which is for a Technical Specification Document).
In the context of software development, engineering, and IT project management, FDS (Functional Design Specification) and FSD (Functional Specification Document) are generally used interchangeably to describe the same type of document. Both documents outline the functional requirements of a system, detailing what the system must do, its features, user interactions, and expected behavior from an end-user perspective.
FDS (Functional Design Specification): Sometimes implies a stronger focus on the design aspect, describing how a process or control system will operate. FSD (Functional Specification Document): Often focuses on defining the requirements for a specific function or enhancement, serving as a bridge between business needs and technical implementation.
FIBC
FIBC stands for Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container, commonly known as a bulk bag or big bag.
Big bags are large, flexible industrial containers made from woven polypropylene for storing and transporting dry, flowable materials like powders, granules, and food products. These strong, lightweight bags are cost-effective, collapsible for storage, and come in various types (A, B, C, D) with different features, including static protection and discharge spouts, to safely handle diverse materials from construction debris to chemicals and food.
Flexible Production
Flexible production is a manufacturing strategy allowing systems to quickly adapt to changes in product type, volume, and customer demand.
Flexible production is achieved using adaptable machines, automation, and skilled workers, enabling varied products from one facility with minimal downtime, crucial in dynamic markets. It involves flexible machines (general-purpose rather than specialized), integrated computer controls, and agile workforces, contrasting with rigid mass production.
FMCG
Fast-Moving Consumer Goods
FMCG, or Fast-moving Consumer Goods, refers to products that you can sell quickly at relatively low cost. They are considered moving because retailers need to restock the shelves regularly due to high turnover rate. This is either because they are perishable or the demand is generally high.
CPG is the broad, overarching industry, while FMCG is a specialized subset focusing on high-volume, rapid turnover, lower-margin items,
FSD
A CodeIT Functional Specification Document (FSD) is a detailed blueprint in software development that defines what a system should do.
A CodeIT FSD outlines the system’s its features, user interactions, workflows, and expected behaviors, acting as a bridge between business needs and technical implementation without specifying how the code will be written. It serves as a shared understanding for stakeholders, developers, and testers, ensuring everyone agrees on the product’s goals before coding begins, thereby preventing misunderstandings and guiding development and quality assurance.
An FSD often focuses on defining the requirements for a specific function or enhancement, serving as a bridge between business needs and technical implementation.
See also FDS (Functional Design Specification).
FVL
FVL is a Norwegian acronym for “ferdigvarelager”. It means “Finished Goods Warehouse”.
GS1
GS1 provides global standards for unique product identification and data sharing.
GS1 provides global standards create a common language for supply chains to track items from source to consumer, enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and traceability by standardizing product info (batch, expiry, etc.) across partners, reducing errors, and enabling better inventory visibility. Manufacturers use GS1 to integrate seamlessly with partners, meet retailer demands, and build data-rich supply chains for better management and consumer trust.
CodeIT is a GS1 Primary Partner in Norway.
HMI
HMI, or Human-Machine Interface, is a device or software that lets people control and monitor machines, systems, or processes.
HMI, or Human-Machine Interface is common in industrial automation for tasks like monitoring production, controlling equipment, and displaying real-time data through touchscreens or panels. It translates complex machine data into understandable visuals (like graphs, gauges, and alarms) for operators, improving efficiency and diagnostics in manufacturing, and other sectors.
HOG
“HOG” on a gutted fish (like fresh farmed salmon or trout) means Head-On, Gutted.
It is a common term in seafood processing indicating the fish has been cleaned (viscera removed) but its head and tail are still attached, preserving freshness and flavor for various culinary uses. It’s a step below “headed and gutted” (H&G) where the head is removed and the guts are removed, and different from “dressed” (head, tail, fins, guts removed).