# Commissioning

*/Activities/Commissioning*

GS1 EPCIS business step: commission objects. Sets disposition to Active via a ObjectEvent. Typically occurs at a factory.

## Overview

Commissioning assigns a unique identity to a physical product on the factory floor, logging it into a supply chain network. Systems generate an EPCIS ObjectEvent that links a physical tag—like an RFID or 2D barcode—to a specific serial number and sets the item's disposition to Active. This step establishes the foundational digital twin for compliance, traceability, and downstream logistics.

The recurring pain lives in the physical-to-digital translation and error handling. Factory workers and automated line scanners read thousands of tags per hour, isolating misreads, duplicate serializations, or damaged labels. When an automated scanner misses a tag or a batch fails validation against the central registry, operators manually pause the line, inspect the rejects, and reconcile the discrepancies in the serialization database.

This is fertile ground for headless SaaS and edge-deployed computer vision agents. Machine learning models running on local factory hardware ingest video feeds and sensor data to instantly resolve edge-case misreads without halting production. AI agents cross-reference optical text, 2D barcodes, and RFID signal anomalies to autonomously correct serialization mismatches, replacing manual line-operator intervention with silent, service-as-software reconciliation.

## Breakdown

### Operational Contexts
- [Production Line](/Activities/Commissioning/Departments/Production_Line) — Point of manufacture
- [Packaging Department](/Activities/Commissioning/Departments/Packaging_Department) — Point of item packaging
- [Quality Control](/Activities/Commissioning/Departments/Quality_Control) — Verification before active status

### Core Tasks
- [Allocate Serial Numbers](/Activities/Commissioning/Tasks/Allocate_Serial_Numbers) — Generate unique identifiers
- [Encode RFID Tags](/Activities/Commissioning/Tasks/Encode_RFID_Tags) — Write data to chips
- [Print Barcode Labels](/Activities/Commissioning/Tasks/Print_Barcode_Labels) — Apply physical visual codes
- [Generate Object Events](/Activities/Commissioning/Tasks/Generate_Object_Events) — Create EPCIS event records
- [Verify Tag Readability](/Activities/Commissioning/Tasks/Verify_Tag_Readability) — Confirm scanner reads correctly

### Enabling Software
- [EPCIS Repositories](/Activities/Commissioning/Software/EPCIS_Repositories) — Store event data
- [Serialization Management Systems](/Activities/Commissioning/Software/Serialization_Management_Systems) — Manage number pools
- [Edge Capture Software](/Activities/Commissioning/Software/Edge_Capture_Software) — Process local sensor data
- [Line Management Systems](/Activities/Commissioning/Software/Line_Management_Systems) — Control packaging lines
- [Manufacturing Execution Systems](/Activities/Commissioning/Software/Manufacturing_Execution_Systems) — Track factory floor production

### Required Data Elements
- [Electronic Product Code](/Activities/Commissioning/Knowledge/Electronic_Product_Code) — Unique item identifier
- [Global Trade Item Number](/Activities/Commissioning/Knowledge/Global_Trade_Item_Number) — Product class identifier
- [Lot Identification Number](/Activities/Commissioning/Knowledge/Lot_Identification_Number) — Batch tracking data
- [Event Timestamp](/Activities/Commissioning/Knowledge/Event_Timestamp) — Exact time of commissioning
- [Object Disposition Status](/Activities/Commissioning/Knowledge/Object_Disposition_Status) — Must be set to Active

### Commissioning Hardware
- [RFID Tag Encoders](/Activities/Commissioning/Products/RFID_Tag_Encoders) — Write data to RFID
- [Thermal Barcode Printers](/Activities/Commissioning/Products/Thermal_Barcode_Printers) — Print serialized labels
- [Fixed Industrial Readers](/Activities/Commissioning/Products/Fixed_Industrial_Readers) — Scan items on conveyors
- [Vision Inspection Systems](/Activities/Commissioning/Products/Vision_Inspection_Systems) — Optically verify printed codes

## Diagrams

```mermaid
flowchart TD; A[Factory Production Line] --> B[Assign Electronic Product Code]; B --> C[Apply Barcode or RFID Tag]; C --> D[Edge Reader Scans Tag]; D --> E[Generate ObjectEvent]; E --> F[Action: ADD]; E --> G[BizStep: commissioning]; E --> H[Disposition: active]; F --> I[(EPCIS Repository)]; G --> I; H --> I;
```

```mermaid
flowchart LR; J[Commissioning ObjectEvent] --> K[Event Type: ObjectEvent]; J --> L[Action: ADD]; J --> M[Business Step: commissioning]; J --> N[Disposition: active]; J --> O[What: EPC List]; J --> P[Where: Read Point]; J --> Q[When: Event Time];
```

```mermaid
flowchart TD; R((Unknown State)) -->|Commissioning Event| S((Disposition: Active)); S -->|Subsequent Event| T((In Transit or Retail));
```

## Neighborhood

### Children

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- [Commission Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems](/Activities/Commission_Perimeter_Intrusion_Detection_Systems) — children · Activities
- [Commission Protection and Control Systems](/Activities/Commission_Protection_and_Control_Systems) — children · Activities
- [Commission control systems on site](/Activities/Commission_control_systems_on_site) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning Automated Equipment](/Activities/Commissioning_Automated_Equipment) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning Automated Material Handling Systems](/Activities/Commissioning_Automated_Material_Handling_Systems) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning Automated Process Equipment](/Activities/Commissioning_Automated_Process_Equipment) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning Automated Systems Through Rate Testing and Go-Live](/Activities/Commissioning_Automated_Systems_Through_Rate_Testing_and_Go-Live) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning Automatic Sliding and Swinging Door Operators](/Activities/Commissioning_Automatic_Sliding_and_Swinging_Door_Operators) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning Automation Systems on Customer Sites](/Activities/Commissioning_Automation_Systems_on_Customer_Sites) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning Barcode and RFID Capture Points on Production Lines](/Activities/Commissioning_Barcode_and_RFID_Capture_Points_on_Production_Lines) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning Battery Storage](/Activities/Commissioning_Battery_Storage) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning Beam Equipment](/Activities/Commissioning_Beam_Equipment) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning Bulk Handling Systems](/Activities/Commissioning_Bulk_Handling_Systems) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning CO2 Transcritical and Low GWP Refrigeration Plants](/Activities/Commissioning_CO2_Transcritical_and_Low_GWP_Refrigeration_Plants) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning Capital Equipment](/Activities/Commissioning_Capital_Equipment) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning Cold Storage Facilities](/Activities/Commissioning_Cold_Storage_Facilities) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning Cold Storage Rooms and Blast Freezers](/Activities/Commissioning_Cold_Storage_Rooms_and_Blast_Freezers) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning Completed Facilities](/Activities/Commissioning_Completed_Facilities) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning Container Handling Equipment on Terminal Sites](/Activities/Commissioning_Container_Handling_Equipment_on_Terminal_Sites) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning Conveyor Lines With Integrators Before Handover](/Activities/Commissioning_Conveyor_Lines_With_Integrators_Before_Handover) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning Critical Systems](/Activities/Commissioning_Critical_Systems) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning Custody-Transfer Metering Skids](/Activities/Commissioning_Custody-Transfer_Metering_Skids) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning Customer Lines](/Activities/Commissioning_Customer_Lines) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning Equipment](/Activities/Commissioning_Equipment) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning Equipment On-Site](/Activities/Commissioning_Equipment_On-Site) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning Full Distribution Lines](/Activities/Commissioning_Full_Distribution_Lines) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning Generating Units](/Activities/Commissioning_Generating_Units) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning Industrial Facilities to Handover](/Activities/Commissioning_Industrial_Facilities_to_Handover) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning Integrated Plant Systems](/Activities/Commissioning_Integrated_Plant_Systems) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning Locomotives](/Activities/Commissioning_Locomotives) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning Machinery](/Activities/Commissioning_Machinery) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning Material Flow Systems](/Activities/Commissioning_Material_Flow_Systems) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning Overhead Hoist Transport and AGV Fleets On Site](/Activities/Commissioning_Overhead_Hoist_Transport_and_AGV_Fleets_On_Site) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning Plant Systems](/Activities/Commissioning_Plant_Systems) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning Process Facilities](/Activities/Commissioning_Process_Facilities) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning Process Lines](/Activities/Commissioning_Process_Lines) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning Process Units](/Activities/Commissioning_Process_Units) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning Rail Vehicles](/Activities/Commissioning_Rail_Vehicles) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning SCADA Systems on Plant Floors](/Activities/Commissioning_SCADA_Systems_on_Plant_Floors) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning SCADA and PLC Systems](/Activities/Commissioning_SCADA_and_PLC_Systems) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning Sea Trials](/Activities/Commissioning_Sea_Trials) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning Serialization Stations on the Plant Floor](/Activities/Commissioning_Serialization_Stations_on_the_Plant_Floor) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning Stations](/Activities/Commissioning_Stations) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning Steam Plants](/Activities/Commissioning_Steam_Plants) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning Switches Wireless Access Points and Uplinks On Site](/Activities/Commissioning_Switches_Wireless_Access_Points_and_Uplinks_On_Site) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning Systems](/Activities/Commissioning_Systems) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning Thermal Equipment](/Activities/Commissioning_Thermal_Equipment) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning Warehouse Control Software Against Live Material Flow](/Activities/Commissioning_Warehouse_Control_Software_Against_Live_Material_Flow) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning and Beam Tuning](/Activities/Commissioning_and_Beam_Tuning) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning and Cutting Over Networks](/Activities/Commissioning_and_Cutting_Over_Networks) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning and Factory Acceptance Testing of Packaging Lines](/Activities/Commissioning_and_Factory_Acceptance_Testing_of_Packaging_Lines) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning and Handing Over Facilities](/Activities/Commissioning_and_Handing_Over_Facilities) — children · Activities
- [Commissioning and Startup of Mechanical and Process Systems for New and Renovated Facilities](/Activities/Commissioning_and_Startup_of_Mechanical_and_Process_Systems_for_New_and_Renovated_Facilities) — children · Activities
- [Develop Commissioning Execution Plan](/Activities/Develop_Commissioning_Execution_Plan) — children · Activities
- [Executing Level 1 to Level 5 Commissioning Handoffs for Critical Facilities](/Activities/Executing_Level_1_to_Level_5_Commissioning_Handoffs_for_Critical_Facilities) — children · Activities
- [Lead Commissioning and Site Acceptance Testing](/Activities/Lead_Commissioning_and_Site_Acceptance_Testing) — children · Activities
- [Plan Commissioning Programs](/Activities/Plan_Commissioning_Programs) — children · Activities
- [Stepping Rigs and Commissioning Sailing Systems Before Delivery](/Activities/Stepping_Rigs_and_Commissioning_Sailing_Systems_Before_Delivery) — children · Activities
- [Supporting System Commissioning](/Activities/Supporting_System_Commissioning) — children · Activities

### Specific tasks implementing this

- [Control System Commissioning](/Tasks/Control_System_Commissioning) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Control Sequence Commissioning](/Tasks/Control_Sequence_Commissioning) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Sensor Point Commissioning](/Tasks/Sensor_Point_Commissioning) — implements activity · Tasks
- [AHJ Inspection Coordination](/Tasks/AHJ_Inspection_Coordination) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Prepare Maintenance Plans For Commissioning Agencies](/Tasks/Prepare_Maintenance_Plans_For_Commissioning_Agencies) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission AV Control Systems](/Tasks/Commission_AV_Control_Systems) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Coordinate AHJ Acceptance Tests](/Tasks/Coordinate_AHJ_Acceptance_Tests) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Develop Commissioning Plan](/Tasks/Develop_Commissioning_Plan) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commissioning Punch List Resolution](/Tasks/Commissioning_Punch_List_Resolution) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission Substation Protection Schemes](/Tasks/Commission_Substation_Protection_Schemes) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Initial System Commissioning](/Tasks/Initial_System_Commissioning) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Installing And Commissioning Replacement Units](/Tasks/Installing_And_Commissioning_Replacement_Units) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commissioning Baseband And Radio Units](/Tasks/Commissioning_Baseband_And_Radio_Units) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Support Commissioning and Acceptance Testing](/Tasks/Support_Commissioning_and_Acceptance_Testing) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Support Commissioning and Sea Trials](/Tasks/Support_Commissioning_and_Sea_Trials) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Support Commissioning and Startup of Facilities](/Tasks/Support_Commissioning_and_Startup_of_Facilities) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Support Commissioning and Witness Testing](/Tasks/Support_Commissioning_and_Witness_Testing) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Support Building Commissioning](/Tasks/Support_Building_Commissioning) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Report Commissioning Progress](/Tasks/Report_Commissioning_Progress) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Plan Commissioning Programs](/Tasks/Plan_Commissioning_Programs) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Lead Commissioning and Site Acceptance Testing](/Tasks/Lead_Commissioning_and_Site_Acceptance_Testing) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Walk client through commissioning](/Tasks/Walk_client_through_commissioning) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Walk down and commission](/Tasks/Walk_down_and_commission) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Test and commission with customer](/Tasks/Test_and_commission_with_customer) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Support construction commissioning](/Tasks/Support_construction_commissioning) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Ship and commission on site](/Tasks/Ship_and_commission_on_site) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Support commissioning and trials](/Tasks/Support_commissioning_and_trials) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Develop Commissioning Execution Plan](/Tasks/Develop_Commissioning_Execution_Plan) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Recommission on customer floor](/Tasks/Recommission_on_customer_floor) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Recommission And Report](/Tasks/Recommission_And_Report) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Manage commissioning and handover](/Tasks/Manage_commissioning_and_handover) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Issue commissioning sign off](/Tasks/Issue_commissioning_sign_off) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission New Process Units](/Tasks/Commission_New_Process_Units) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission Automated Equipment](/Tasks/Commission_Automated_Equipment) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission Automation Systems](/Tasks/Commission_Automation_Systems) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission control systems on site](/Tasks/Commission_control_systems_on_site) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission Protection and Control Systems](/Tasks/Commission_Protection_and_Control_Systems) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems](/Tasks/Commission_Perimeter_Intrusion_Detection_Systems) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Hydrotest and commission line](/Tasks/Hydrotest_and_commission_line) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Hand over commissioned line](/Tasks/Hand_over_commissioned_line) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Hand over commissioned array](/Tasks/Hand_over_commissioned_array) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Hand over commissioning report](/Tasks/Hand_over_commissioning_report) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Hand over commissioned system](/Tasks/Hand_over_commissioned_system) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Author Commissioning and Qualification Plans](/Tasks/Author_Commissioning_and_Qualification_Plans) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission and certify tank](/Tasks/Commission_and_certify_tank) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission and start up unit](/Tasks/Commission_and_start_up_unit) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission and restart unit](/Tasks/Commission_and_restart_unit) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission and qualify the facility](/Tasks/Commission_and_qualify_the_facility) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission and inspect with AHJ](/Tasks/Commission_and_inspect_with_AHJ) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission and handover farm](/Tasks/Commission_and_handover_farm) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission and hand over well](/Tasks/Commission_and_hand_over_well) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission and hand over vessel](/Tasks/Commission_and_hand_over_vessel) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission and hand over station](/Tasks/Commission_and_hand_over_station) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission and hand over silo](/Tasks/Commission_and_hand_over_silo) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission and hand over shaft](/Tasks/Commission_and_hand_over_shaft) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission and hand over portal](/Tasks/Commission_and_hand_over_portal) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission and demonstrate yield](/Tasks/Commission_and_demonstrate_yield) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission and deliver locomotive](/Tasks/Commission_and_deliver_locomotive) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission and certify stack](/Tasks/Commission_and_certify_stack) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission and acceptance-test system](/Tasks/Commission_and_acceptance-test_system) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission and acceptance-test on site](/Tasks/Commission_and_acceptance-test_on_site) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission and accept tunnel](/Tasks/Commission_and_accept_tunnel) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission On Site Systems](/Tasks/Commission_On_Site_Systems) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission And Hand Over System](/Tasks/Commission_And_Hand_Over_System) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission And Hand Over Line](/Tasks/Commission_And_Hand_Over_Line) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission And Hand Over Field](/Tasks/Commission_And_Hand_Over_Field) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission And Hand Over Facility](/Tasks/Commission_And_Hand_Over_Facility) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission And Demonstrate Fountain](/Tasks/Commission_And_Demonstrate_Fountain) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission production line](/Tasks/Commission_production_line) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission process plant](/Tasks/Commission_process_plant) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission main into service](/Tasks/Commission_main_into_service) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission control loops end to end](/Tasks/Commission_control_loops_end_to_end) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission and validate system](/Tasks/Commission_and_validate_system) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission and validate plant](/Tasks/Commission_and_validate_plant) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission platform topsides](/Tasks/Commission_platform_topsides) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission drive and control system](/Tasks/Commission_drive_and_control_system) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission unit on site](/Tasks/Commission_unit_on_site) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission the production concept](/Tasks/Commission_the_production_concept) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission integrated pilot plant](/Tasks/Commission_integrated_pilot_plant) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission and qualify facility](/Tasks/Commission_and_qualify_facility) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission and configure system](/Tasks/Commission_and_configure_system) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission and connect to controls](/Tasks/Commission_and_connect_to_controls) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission and hand over circuit](/Tasks/Commission_and_hand_over_circuit) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission and handover defenses](/Tasks/Commission_and_handover_defenses) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission Subsea Controls](/Tasks/Commission_Subsea_Controls) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission And Start Up Plant](/Tasks/Commission_And_Start_Up_Plant) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission And Hand Over](/Tasks/Commission_And_Hand_Over) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission and verify cycling](/Tasks/Commission_and_verify_cycling) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission and test station](/Tasks/Commission_and_test_station) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission and test line](/Tasks/Commission_and_test_line) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission and test failover](/Tasks/Commission_and_test_failover) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission and test chargers](/Tasks/Commission_and_test_chargers) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission and start motor](/Tasks/Commission_and_start_motor) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission and safety-test system](/Tasks/Commission_and_safety-test_system) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Commission and safety-certify](/Tasks/Commission_and_safety-certify) — implements activity · Tasks
- [Approve commissioning order](/Tasks/Approve_commissioning_order) — implements activity · Tasks

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- [Encoding](/Activities/Encoding) — similar · Activities
- [Decommissioning](/Activities/Decommissioning) — similar · Activities
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- [Repackaging](/Activities/Repackaging) — similar · Activities
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### Similar Metrics

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