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Each product can have an unlimited number of alternate product codes. Those can include: 

  • Suppliers codes, 
  • Inner (product) bar codes, 
  • Outer (box) bar codes. 

Each alternate product code can be a different unit. For example an alternate product code that is a product bar code can be one unit of the product. An outer bar code might be a whole box worth. 

Particularly useful for receipting and sales is having an outer bar code with a different quantity to the inner barcode. Then you can receive or sell either the whole box or one item in the box with a single bar code scan.

Name
Description
IDThe alternate ID for the product.
Product ID Type

The type of alternate ID you are creating aka the reason you are creating it. This can be:

  •   Alternate Product ID: just a different productID
  •   Inner Barcode: for example, if this is a box of five bags, the barcode on each bag might be defined here
  •   Outer Barcode: if there’s a wrapper that also contains a barcode
  •   Previous Product ID: if the product was previously known by a different ID. This provides continuity
  •   Supplier’s Code: the code used by the supplier for the product
Product Unit

Specifies which unit the alternate ID applies to, if this is different from the main product unit. For example, an inner barcode might apply to each unit, while an outer barcode might apply to a box of five. To see more on units click here.

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