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alias: tutorials-name-generator-index
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description: "This documentation explains the configurable Name Generator feature for unique identifiers within CM MES"
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# Name Generator

The **Name Generator** feature in Critical MES is very important when it comes to traceability, compliance, standardization, efficiency, and scalability. It acts as the backbone of product identity and data integrity in manufacturing.

## What is a Name Generator

A **Name Generator** is a configurable mechanism or function used to automatically create standardized, unique identifiers (names, codes, or labels) for various manufacturing entities and records.

These entities can include:

* Production Orders
* Lots or Batches
* Work Orders
* Serial numbers for Products or Materials
* Equipment identifiers
* Process instances
* Data Collection entries

Essentially, **Name Generators** ensure that every key object within CM MES has a unique, traceable, and meaningful name.

To better understand how to use **Name Generators**, start with [[tutorials-name-generator-usinganamegenerator]].