Wholesale distributors can streamline item management in Acumatica using attributes and values, but that is only the beginning…
Across all industries, wholesale distributors stock and sell different variations of the same product. Minutely managing these product families can be a heavy and wasteful strain on your resources.
An item management matrix is essential for streamlining your wholesale distribution processes.
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Using Attribute and Value Combinations for the Item Management Matrix
When wholesale distributors manage large and / or multiple product families, the task is usually complex, time-consuming, and prone to costly human errors. Most distributors would describe this process as overwhelming.
Mismanagement can result in stockouts, overstocking, costly rush orders, and delayed shipments. Fortunately, though, an item matrix can help you save time and money when tracking and managing your inventory.
So, what is a matrix? A good matrix begins with the master template or SKU. Each base item is defined with multiple attributes or values.
Some common attributes include:
- Color
- Size
- Material
- Style
- Dimensions
- Manufacturer
- Grade
These are just a sampling of the more common attributes distributors often use; you may have others.
Using the attributes and values that match your particular product families, the item management matrix from Acumatica can automate and streamline the following processes for you:
- Item Creation
You can generate inventory items in seconds. Templates expedite your creation process by providing default values for order fulfillment, stocking, purchasing, and General Ledger settings.
- Item Maintenance
After the items are created in the matrix, they are displayed in a matrix item grid. This makes it easy to filter and sort for simplified maintenance.
- Sales & Purchasing
Both a table view and a matrix view are provided to streamline the sales and purchasing processes.
- eCommerce
Through seamless integration, your storefront receives automated updates immediately, informing customers about the availability of items meeting specific attributes such as size and color.
Acumatica Matrix Items Is Only the Beginning…
Item management is a loose umbrella term that covers everything from ordering and receiving to storage and tracking to sales and purchasing – and Acumatica covers all of it.
Acumatica Distribution Edition not only has the item matrix but also lot and serial control, flexible units of measure, kitting and disassembly features, expiration date management for additional control capabilities of complex and variable items, and much more.
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