SKU Management and Organization Workflow
Streamline your stock control with our expert SKU Management and Organization Workflow. Master the art of precise product labeling, systematic categorization, and optimized warehouse placement to eliminate errors, reduce shrinkage, and boost picking efficiency. Perfect for scaling your inventory operations and ensuring seamless traceability across your entire supply chain.
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Start of the Workflow/Process.
1. Fetch Existing SKU Data
Retrieve existing product entries from the SKU Data Model to check for duplicates or existing attributes.
2. Create New SKU Entry
Generate a new record in the SKU Data Model with initial properties like Name, Category, and Base Cost.
3. Calculate Retail Price
Execute a formula to determine the Selling Price based on Base Cost and a predefined markup percentage.
4. Assign Inventory Audit Task
Create a task for the Warehouse Manager to verify physical stock availability for the new SKU.
5. Update SKU Status to 'Pending Review'
Update the status field of the SKU entry to reflect that it is awaiting categorization approval.
6. Product Categorization Task
Create a task for the Merchandising Team to assign the correct tax codes and department tags.
7. Fetch Category Attributes
Retrieve specific attribute requirements (e.g., size, color, material) based on the selected Category.
8. Finalize SKU Details
Update the SKU entry with the completed attributes and final approved pricing.
9. Calculate Total Category Value
Sum the total inventory value of all SKUs within the same category to assess stock density.
10. Notify Procurement Team
Send an email to the procurement department notifying them that a new SKU is ready for ordering.
11. Quality Control Check
Create a task for the QA specialist to review the product images and documentation uploaded to the entry.
12. Set SKU Status to 'Active'
Update the SKU status to 'Active', making it visible in the storefront/catalog.
13. Generate New SKU Summary Report
Create a report summarizing the new SKU creation activity for the current week.
14. Remove Obsolete SKU Draft
Delete the SKU entry if the creation process was abandoned or the product is discontinued before launch.
15. Alert Warehouse Staff
Send an SMS to the warehouse floor lead regarding the arrival of physical goods for the newly created SKU.
End
End of the Workflow/Process.
Start of the Workflow/Process.
Retrieve existing product entries from the SKU Data Model to check for duplicates or existing attributes.
Generate a new record in the SKU Data Model with initial properties like Name, Category, and Base Cost.
Execute a formula to determine the Selling Price based on Base Cost and a predefined markup percentage.
Create a task for the Warehouse Manager to verify physical stock availability for the new SKU.
Update the status field of the SKU entry to reflect that it is awaiting categorization approval.
Create a task for the Merchandising Team to assign the correct tax codes and department tags.
Retrieve specific attribute requirements (e.g., size, color, material) based on the selected Category.
Update the SKU entry with the completed attributes and final approved pricing.
Sum the total inventory value of all SKUs within the same category to assess stock density.
Send an email to the procurement department notifying them that a new SKU is ready for ordering.
Create a task for the QA specialist to review the product images and documentation uploaded to the entry.
Update the SKU status to 'Active', making it visible in the storefront/catalog.
Create a report summarizing the new SKU creation activity for the current week.
Delete the SKU entry if the creation process was abandoned or the product is discontinued before launch.
Send an SMS to the warehouse floor lead regarding the arrival of physical goods for the newly created SKU.
End of the Workflow/Process.
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