Product naming convention explained

A product naming convention is a process of product or good description or titling. Consistent use of alphanumeric characters and separating devices defines a naming convention. The naming convention will create an identifier for that version or model of product or goods.^{[1] [2]}

The use of UPC codes may come to replace the need for such naming conventions as bar code readers become common. Speakable product name codes or strict names are still needed for marketing and customer service aspects. A properly identified product can lead to sales and properly targeted support.^[3]

Naming can be separated by a shift of characters. Heritage concepts like character segments are common.

Examples

Simple names

1234H67

HGrD

11-2044

RR-1234

Complex names

ABC-04-DEF-GHI

AB035NN5T

21T-4000-97

Example-A:

1a-001a-01a

|........|.......|_____ (V6-Motor + Carburettor + Brass needle and seats)

|........|_________ (V6-Motor + Carburettor) – a 3-digit number (001) for motor type allows for the use of multiple motors types

|____________ (Vehicle type model-1) (Hatchback)

Example-B:

1 = (A Vehicle type model)

1a = (Vehicle type model-a) (Hatchback)

1b = (Vehicle type model-b) (Sedan)

.....-001a = (V6-Motor + Carburettor) – a 3-digit number (001) for motor type allows for the use of multiple motors types

.....-001b = (V6-Motor + Carburettor)

.....-001c = (V6-Motor + Fuel injection)

.....-002a = (V8-Motor + Carburettor)

.....-002b = (V8-Motor + Carburettor)

.....-002c = (V8-Motor + Fuel injection)

..............-01a (V6-Motor + Carburettor + Brass needle and seats)

..............-01b (V6-Motor + Carburettor + Stainless steel needle and seats)

See also

• Naming convention
• Naming firms
• Universal Product Code
• Product naming

Notes and References

1. http://www.maxim-ic.com/qa/info/naming_conventions Maxim Product Naming Conventions
2. http://ics.nxp.com/products/naming/ Logic product naming conventions
3. Web site: Nokia naming conventions . 2011-06-16 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100306163550/http://conversations.nokia.com/2010/03/02/nokia-naming-conventions/ . 2010-03-06 . dead .