Mastering the Item Catalogue & SKU Setup
Build a structured product database to accelerate counter checkouts and ensure accurate inventory valuation.
[IMAGE - Catalogue management screen showing item list, categories, SKU codes, and stock levels]
Catalog Management Best Practices
- Assign unique SKU codes to every product variation.
- Group items logically into categories (e.g., Beverages, Bakery, Electronics).
- Set accurate default purchase costs for automated FIFO inventory layers.
Item Master Catalogue Attribute Specifications
| Item Field | Data Type | Required Rule | Operational Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Item Name | Bilingual String | Mandatory | Public storefront name and printed thermal receipt line item. |
| Unit Category | Enum (Weight, Count, Volume) | Strict Validation | Governs mathematical unit conversions (e.g. grams vs kilograms). |
| Default Measurement Unit | Unit Symbol (e.g. kg, pc, L) | Mandatory | Base unit for perpetual inventory tracking and formula pricing. |
| Default Cost Price | Decimal Numeric | Recommended | Establishes opening FIFO cost layers and baseline COGS calculation. |
| Default Selling Price | Decimal Numeric | Mandatory | Counter POS unit price before tax and customer tier discounts. |
Note: Item cost profiles directly drive COGS recognition when items are sold.