In today’s competitive market, maintaining an efficient and well-documented inventory system is crucial for any business. SIX ERP provides a robust platform for managing your inventory, ensuring that each item is accurately tracked from entry to sale. This manual guides you through the process of adding a new product. We will be focusing to create a simple product without variations and extended properties.
To add a new product to your inventory within SIX ERP, start by selecting "Inventory > Items" from the left-side menu. Within this section, you will find the "ADD ITEM" button, which initiates the process of adding a new product.
Upon clicking "ADD ITEM," a slide-in dialog appears, equipped with several tabs at the top side, including Basic, Properties, Images, Variations, and Custom Fields. Each tab is designed to capture different facets of the new product's details.
General Information Tab:
Fill in the bare minimum required fields to create new product:
Commodity Code: Enter the specific code that identifies the product.
Commodity Name: Provide the name of the product.
Unit: Specify the unit of measure for the product.
Sales Price: List the selling price of the product.
in order to add the unit switch to the tab names "Measures".
To Set up Units refer to the Setup section of Units & Measures
-> Click here to read about proper use of units
While these fields are the minimum required, filling in additional information enhances product tracking and management:
SKU Code and Name: These are useful for inventory management.
Barcode and Encoding: Essential for scanning and stock management.
Product Short Description: Offers a brief overview of the product.
Commodity Category, Group, and Subgroup: Helps in classifying the product within the inventory system.
Pricing Information: Includes buying price, markup, and sales price.
Tax Information: Such as applicable tax rate.
Default Warehouse: Indicates where the product is stored.
Product Type: Whether it is consumable, a service, or storable.
HS Code, Country of Origin: Important for international business.
Logistic & Measurement Information: Like volume, weight, and dimensions, crucial for shipping and handling.
Define extended properties of the product by clicking on the "Properties" Tab to ensure it meets business needs.
When adding a new item to your inventory in SIX ERP, it's crucial to thoroughly define product properties to ensure accurate tracking and customer satisfaction.
These properties include Styles, Models, Sizes, Colors, and Warranty information, each contributing to the detailed characterization of an item.
Styles allow for categorization based on aesthetic or functional design, essential for industries like fashion or furniture.
Models differentiate products by specific features or technologies, particularly in electronics or automotive parts.
Sizes are vital for items requiring precise fit specifications, such as clothing or accessories.
Colors provide visual options for customers, enhancing appeal and allowing for better inventory segmentation.
Warranty details ensures customers are informed about the support and service guarantees available, which is crucial for after-sales service and building trust.
Defining these properties during the product addition process in SIX ERP not only aids in streamlining the inventory management but also plays a significant role in meeting consumer needs and preferences effectively.
Additionally defining what the items capabilities in the context of SIX ERP are, is vital to where this product or item can be used.
Can be sold: Indicates if the product is available for sale.
Can be inventory: Whether the product can be stocked.
Can be purchased: If the product is available for purchase.
Can be used to manufacture: Signifies if the product is used in manufacturing.
You can also include a detailed long description of the product here, add Images and fine tune the product to your specific needs.
In the SIX ERP system, the flexibility of product configuration is enhanced through the use of extended property settings, allowing administrators to tailor product entries to reflect specific attributes such as Style, Mode, Size, or Color. These properties are crucial for businesses that offer products with variations and need to accurately track each variant's performance. For instance, a clothing item can be categorized by style (casual, formal, sport), size (small, medium, large), color (red, blue, green), and mode (men, women, children). Properly defining these attributes in the system not only facilitates a more organized inventory but also improves the shopping experience for customers by enabling more precise searches and filtering options. This level of detail is vital for maintaining a dynamic and responsive inventory management system, ensuring that products meet the specific demands and preferences of the marketplace.
To Set up Styles, Models, Sizes, Brands and Colors refer to the Setup section of Warehouse and Inventory Management.
-> Click here to read about Warehouse and Inventory Setup
Product Images Tab: Upload high-quality curated images of the product by dragging and dropping them into the image upload container. This visual representation is vital for sales and inventory checks.
Once all information is accurately filled and verified, click "SAVE" to store the product details in the inventory system. This step finalizes the addition of the new product, ensuring it is now part of your inventory and can be managed through the SIX ERP system.
By following these steps, you ensure that each product is added to your inventory with comprehensive and precise information, facilitating better management and visibility across the organization.
See also:
General Information on Product and Warehouse Setup
Base Inventory Configuration
Setting up Commodity Groups
Working with Product Units