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Product Data Reference

Core Product Details​

Overview​

Each product has over 100 potential attributes, which are organized into different sections.

Unique Identifiers​

ID​

A randomly assigned unique ID. IDs can not be changed.

SKU​

The atomic unit for a product is a SKU. The SKU should be a unique identifier within a given brand. This is a system requirement. Ideally, a SKU should be unique across all brands, but this is not a system requirement.

UPC​

A UPC is unique to a specific pack-out of a SKU. The same physical item, packaged differently, might have the same SKU but a different UPC. UPCs do not need to be unique.

Details​

Name​

Name of the product

Description​

Description of the product

Brand​

A Brand represents a unique identity within a company. Most companies have only one brand.

Status​

If product is active, it will be available for other modules, if inactive, it will be hidden.

Other Fields​

Type​

We distinguish between three product types: base items, kits, and non-inventory

  • Base items are complete, sellable goods. Example: a single 11-inch red spatula. A multi-piece set that is created by the manufacturer/supplier as a set can also be a base item. Example: DeWalt Drill + Driver Combo

  • Kits are groupings of base items that are grouped after manufacturing. Example: a three-pack of identical red spatulas, or a three-pack of different sized spatulas.

  • Non-inventory products are items which may need to be included in another object (like an order, or ASN) but do not need to have their inventory quantity tracked. Inventory for these products is treated as infinite. Example: a thank-you post card or a digital coupon code.

Color​

Size​

Style​

Images​

You can add images to your products. We recommend adding at least one image to all products for easy identification in the system.

Validation Rules​

  • Name and SKU are required fields
  • UPC must be 12 or 13 numeric characters when provided

Packaging Hierarchy​

Overview​

The packaging hierarchy system allows you to define multiple levels of packaging for your products, from individual items to palletized shipments. This structure is crucial for accurate inventory management, shipping calculations, and warehouse operations.

The packaging hierarchy consists of three main levels:

  1. Inner Pack - The smallest packaging unit
  2. Master Carton - Intermediate packaging level
  3. Pallet - Largest packaging unit

Each level can be enabled or disabled based on your product's packaging requirements.

Inner Pack​

The inner pack represents the smallest packaging unit, typically containing individual items or small groups of products.

Specifications​

  • GTIN: 14-character Global Trade Item Number (optional)
  • Quantity: Number of items in the inner pack
  • Dimensions:
    • Length (inches)
    • Width (inches)
    • Height (inches)
  • Weight: Physical weight of the inner pack
  • Weight Factor: Multiplier for weight calculations
  • Volume: Calculated space occupied
  • Dimensional Weight: Calculated weight based on dimensions
  • Rated Weight: Maximum of dimensional weight and physical weight

Master Carton​

The master carton is the intermediate packaging level, typically containing multiple inner packs.

Specifications​

  • GTIN: 14-character Global Trade Item Number (optional)
  • Quantity: Number of inner packs in the master carton
  • Dimensions:
    • Length (inches)
    • Width (inches)
    • Height (inches)
  • Weight: Physical weight of the master carton
  • Weight Factor: Multiplier for weight calculations
  • Volume: Calculated space occupied
  • Dimensional Weight: Calculated weight based on dimensions
  • Rated Weight: Maximum of dimensional weight and physical weight

Pallet​

The pallet is the largest packaging unit, typically containing multiple master cartons.

Specifications​

  • GTIN: 14-character Global Trade Item Number (optional)
  • Quantity: Number of master cartons on the pallet
  • Dimensions:
    • Length (inches)
    • Width (inches)
    • Height (inches)
  • Weight: Physical weight of the pallet

Important Considerations​

  1. Data Quality: The system tracks the completeness of packaging information to ensure accurate calculations.

  2. Shipping Calculations: The packaging hierarchy directly impacts:

    • Shipping costs
    • Storage requirements
    • Transportation planning

  3. Labeling: Each packaging level can have specific labeling requirements:

    • Inner pack labels
    • Master carton labels
    • Pallet labels

  4. Validation Rules:

    • All dimensions must be positive numbers
    • GTIN must be 14 characters when provided
    • Quantities must be positive numbers
    • Weights must be positive numbers

Product Dimensions​

Overview​

It is important that you record both the actual dimensions of the product and the dimensions of the packaged product. This data is used frequently throughout the product lifecycle.

Product Dimensions​

Weight​

Product weight in pounds (lb)

Length​

Product length in inches (in)

Width​

Product width in inches (in)

Height​

Product height in inches (in)

Shipping Dimensions​

Weight​

Shipping weight in pounds (lb)

Length​

Shipping length in inches (in)

Width​

Shipping width in inches (in)

Height​

Shipping height in inches (in)