Product Management

Manage your product catalog with comprehensive product information, categories, and organizational tools.

Product Information

Basic Product Details

• Product Name: Clear, descriptive product titles
• Product Code/SKU: Unique identifier for each product
• Description: Detailed product information
• Category: Product classification and organization
• Unit of Measure: How the product is counted/measured

Product Attributes

• Brand: Manufacturer or brand name
• Model: Specific product model
• Color: Product color variations
• Size: Physical dimensions or size options
• Weight: Product weight information

Product Categories

Category Structure

• Main Categories: Top-level product groupings
• Subcategories: Detailed product classifications
• Hierarchical Organization: Multi-level category trees
• Category Codes: Systematic category identification

Category Management

• Create and modify product categories
• Organize products into logical groupings
• Set category-specific attributes
• Bulk assign products to categories

Product Variants

Variation Management

• Size Variants: Different sizes of the same product
• Color Variants: Different colors of the same product
• Style Variants: Different styles or models
• Package Variants: Different packaging options

Variant Tracking

• Individual SKUs for each variant
• Separate inventory tracking
• Variant-specific pricing
• Unified product family management

Pricing Management

Price Structure

• Base Price: Standard selling price
• Cost Price: Purchase or manufacturing cost
• List Price: Manufacturer's suggested retail price
• Discount Pricing: Promotional or bulk pricing

Price Updates

• Bulk price updates across products
• Category-based pricing changes
• Scheduled price adjustments
• Price history tracking

Supplier Information

Supplier Details

• Primary Supplier: Main product source
• Alternative Suppliers: Backup supply sources
• Supplier Product Codes: Vendor-specific identifiers
• Lead Times: Typical delivery timeframes

Purchase Information

• Minimum Order Quantities: Supplier requirements
• Purchase Units: How products are ordered
• Package Quantities: Items per package/case
• Latest Purchase Price: Most recent cost

Product Images and Media

Image Management

• Primary Image: Main product photo
• Additional Images: Multiple product views
• Image Optimization: Proper sizing and format
• Image Storage: Secure media management

Media Organization

• Bulk image upload capabilities
• Image compression and optimization
• Alternative text for accessibility
• Image version control

Barcode Management

Barcode Types

• UPC: Universal Product Code
• EAN: European Article Number
• Code 128: Alphanumeric barcode format
• Custom Codes: Internal barcode systems

Barcode Operations

• Generate barcodes for products
• Print barcode labels
• Scan barcodes for product lookup
• Validate barcode uniqueness

Product Status Management

Status Types

• Active: Products available for sale
• Inactive: Products temporarily unavailable
• Discontinued: Products no longer available
• Pending: Products being set up

Status Controls

• Bulk status updates
• Status change notifications
• Historical status tracking
• Status-based reporting

Custom Fields and Attributes

Custom Product Fields

• Add business-specific product attributes
• Define field types (text, number, date, dropdown)
• Set required vs. optional fields
• Create field validation rules

Attribute Management

• Product-specific custom attributes
• Category-specific attributes
• Bulk attribute updates
• Attribute-based searching and filtering

Product Import and Export

Data Import

• CSV Import: Bulk product data upload
• Template Downloads: Pre-formatted import templates
• Data Validation: Error checking during import
• Import History: Track import operations

Data Export

• Product Catalogs: Complete product listings
• Filtered Exports: Specific product subsets
• Multiple Formats: CSV, Excel, PDF options
• Scheduled Exports: Automated data exports

Product Analytics

Usage Metrics

• View Counts: Product page visits
• Search Frequency: How often products are searched
• Order Frequency: Sales velocity metrics
• Inventory Turnover: Stock movement rates

Performance Reports

• Best/worst performing products
• Category performance analysis
• Seasonal trend analysis
• Profitability by product

Best Practices

Data Quality

• Maintain consistent naming conventions
• Use clear, descriptive product titles
• Keep product information up-to-date
• Regularly audit product data

Organization

• Implement logical category structures
• Use consistent attribute naming
• Maintain proper supplier relationships
• Archive obsolete products appropriately

Efficiency

• Use bulk operations when possible
• Implement proper approval workflows
• Set up automated price updates
• Regularly review and optimize product data