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Adding product details to a sub-class

To add a new product

Open: Retail > Merchandise > Merchandise Hierarchy.

1. Select the sub-class that you want to add the new stock item to and click Add.

2. The Enter New Item window appears.

   The information here is similar to the Enter New Stock Item information in the Stock Control module, with the addition of the Prices and BarCodes tabs.

   For more details, please refer to the Stock Control help.

3. Enter the Code and Name in the relevant fields.
4. Enter the item information on each of the following tabs:

   • Details.

     Enter the classification, trade settings, item status, manufacturer, print options, costing methods and item description details.

   • Batch/Serial Nos.

     If the stock item uses batch and serial numbers, you can enter the information here.

   • Analysis.

     Enter the search categories, default nominal codes, Intrastat information and stock take details.

   • Suppliers.

     Add the supplier details to the stock record. This information is used by the Prices tab.

   • Units of Measure.

     If the stock item in the sub-class window uses units of measure, this tab appears. You can add or amend details which is applied to the product.

   • Alternatives.

     If applicable, select any stock items that can be used when you run out of the preferred item.

   • Locations.

     Enter the warehouse and bin where the stock items are located.

   • Attachments.

     If necessary, you can add files (e.g. an Excel spreadsheet) to the stock record. Anyone accessing the stock record can then access that file by double-clicking the icon, or by selecting the file and then clicking Open.

   • Memo.

     Enter text to the stock record by clicking Add. This allows you to add additional text that can be read by anyone accessing this stock record.

   • Comments.

     Enter the default comments that will be added to the picking list and the despatch note. For example, you may add instructions to your warehouse staff on the picking list for this stock record.

   • Landed Costs.

     Use this tab to assign a landed cost to your stock item. If you do assign a landed cost, you can choose to add a percentage or actual value to the cost of the item.

   • Prices.

     Enter the price information for the stock record on the Prices tab.

   • BarCodes.

     If you use tills, you can add bar code information to the stock record.

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