A common GM product is an item that comes in a single version (calculator, headphones, mouse) or is a serialized product. (Laptop, iPad)
NOTE: Once you create a product as a Common GM Product, you cannot make it a Matrix later.
Select + Add from the Product Maintenance, then Add Common GM Product.
Fill out all required fields as indicated by an asterisk*
Tag type will autofill based on DCC selection.
(If it doesn’t and you want it to, review your DCC in Admin and add a Tag Type)Select Brand if desired.
If you are unable to find the Brand, select Add New.Product Notes are internal only.
Select Size and Color if desired. If the size/color you are looking for does not exist, you will be able to add new Variants in the next window.
Select Generate(1)SKU
Edit General Merchandise: General Data Tab
In Edit General Merchandise, you have 2 tabs: General Data and Suppliers. You begin in General Data.
In General Data tab, make adjustments to any of the Product Information as needed. You are also able to ‘Add New’ Variants(Size or Color) from this page.
In the SKU(s) section, the Default Barcode is the product SKU, you can edit this by selecting More, then select Add in Add Barcode and press OK.
Any barcode added here is scannable and will find the product.
If Product will be sold online, fill out the online profile, as defined below.
Select Save, then go to the Suppliers Tab.
Field | Definition | Field | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
Product Description | 200 character limit. | Event Price | Select View to see if it is attached to a |
Brand | Dropdown list of your Brands. If desired brand is not available, select “Add New” | Last sold | Displays last sale date. Shows as N/A if there are no sales. |
Tag Type | GM, Book or NO PRICE | Website Display Name | Display name for Product on your website |
Product Notes | Internal only | Default Inventory Tolerance | Lets you apply a buffer for inventory numbers on the website. Ex. If set to 5, when Stock on Hand is 5 or less it will treat it as out-of-stock online to prevent unwanted sales. |
Default Supplier | Will populate when you add a Supplier. | Shipping Override | Enter Shipping Override amount. This amount is applied in addition to regular shipping. (Typically used for heavy/large items) |
Size | Select from dropdown or Add New to create new size. | Long description | Detailed description of product that shows on your website |
Color | Select from dropdown or Add New to create new color. | Web Catalogs | Select the Web Catalogs you would like this product to be in |
Serialized (Manage) | Only select for serial number products, such as iPads |
Suppliers Tab
Select +Add Supplier
Select Supplier from dropdown
Supplier Catalog # will default in as product SKU, change if desired.
Description defaults to the entered Product Description.
Enter Purchase Unit *
Enter Cost Per Unit *
Enter Auto Order QTY if Desired. (This is for future use)
Select Save
This information pulls into Purchase Orders.
Field | Definition | Field | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
Supplier Name | Drop down list of suppliers | Purchase Unit | Enter purchase unit. |
Supplier Catalog # | Defaults in as Product SKU, enter Supplier Catalog #. | Cost Per Unit | Cost per unit |
Description | 200 character limit. | Auto Order QTY | Future Use. |
Product Images
Product Images display in a few areas.
The Images at the top will show on your website if applicable.
Images entered in the SKUs section display at the register, as swatches on your website if applicable and will eventually be on Picklists.
As you create products, its a good idea to add images as you go.
The ideal is to have the product floating on a white background and be around 800 x 800 pixels.
For Image resizing tips, view this article. Mosaic product image resizing
FIRST PUBLISHED 05/06/2021
EDITED 08/09/2023
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