Organizing your InventoryBefore you begin adding products into ChannelAdvisor Complete, it is important to spend some time thinking about how to organize your inventory. The decisions you make can impact areas throughout the Complete system. PrerequisitesYou should be familiar with the following topics before continuing:
Tasks to CompleteUsing Inventory AttributesAttributes are custom fields used to describe your products and are an important part of organizing your inventory. Attributes can appear on all inventory items, or only in specific classifications.
GroupingGrouping your inventory enabled you to manage sets of 'like products' all at one time.
Product VariationsProduct Variations can be used to sell your products more efficiently on sites such as your ChannelAdvisor Store or the Amazon Marketplace. This tool enables you to list a single item with several variation choices. For example, if you are selling a Polo Shirt, it may come in a variety of color and size selections. The buyer can choose their size and color preferences on a single listing, rather than having to view multiple pages of individual products.
Recommending Upsell ItemsWebstore checkout provides the ability to offer up to four additional upsell items to the buyer during Checkout, for accessories or complimentary items as the buyer checks out. These can be defined on an item-by-item basis, in groups based on classification, or for all items.
Sharing Quantity Across Multiple AccountsIn order to manage your inventory across several accounts, the system uses a concept called Shared Quantity Pooling. Shared quantity allows you to have the same SKUs in multiple accounts, maximizing sales while managing a single inventory quantity.
Archiving ProductsArchiving your old products is important to maintain a 'clean' set of inventory. If you are no longer selling an item, it should be archived to enable you to manage your active inventory.
Before you begin adding products into ChannelAdvisor Complete, it is important to spend some time thinking about how to organize your inventory. The decisions you make can impact areas throughout the Complete system. PrerequisitesYou should be familiar with the following topics before continuing:
Tasks to CompleteUsing Inventory AttributesAttributes are custom fields used to describe your products and are an important part of organizing your inventory. Attributes can appear on all inventory items, or only in specific classifications.
GroupingGrouping your inventory enabled you to manage sets of 'like products' all at one time.
Product VariationsProduct Variations can be used to sell your products more efficiently on sites such as your ChannelAdvisor Store or the Amazon Marketplace. This tool enables you to list a single item with several variation choices. For example, if you are selling a Polo Shirt, it may come in a variety of color and size selections. The buyer can choose their size and color preferences on a single listing, rather than having to view multiple pages of individual products.
Recommending Upsell ItemsWebstore checkout provides the ability to offer up to four additional upsell items to the buyer during Checkout, for accessories or complimentary items as the buyer checks out. These can be defined on an item-by-item basis, in groups based on classification, or for all items.
Sharing Quantity Across Multiple AccountsIn order to manage your inventory across several accounts, the system uses a concept called Shared Quantity Pooling. Shared quantity allows you to have the same SKUs in multiple accounts, maximizing sales while managing a single inventory quantity.
Archiving ProductsArchiving your old products is important to maintain a 'clean' set of inventory. If you are no longer selling an item, it should be archived to enable you to manage your active inventory.
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