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A load carrier is used to transport or store goods, thus forming a transport or storage unit. There are various carriers for this purpose, e. g. a pallet (load-bearing function), a stillage (containment function) or a container (locking function). In order to ensure traceability of the material flow in the system, each load carrier must be uniquely identifiable, for example by a barcode or a transponder. If necessary, a separate identification takes place at the goods receipt.