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Item Information

The Items module is where you manage the actual products, goods, or services that your business sells or purchases. From tracking inventory and pricing to uploading documents and managing tax details — this section gives you full control and visibility.

Overview

Click any item to view its full profile, including:

  • Item Code, Type, Brand
  • Group and Warehouse info
  • Stock movement
  • Sales and purchase records
  • Associated price lists

Item Information

Quick Actions

Use Actions dropdown menu for the following shortcuts:

  • Upload Document
  • New Task
  • Mark as Inactive
  • New Item Pack

Editing an Item

To edit an item:

  1. Click the Edit button at the top right corner of the page.
  2. Update the details in the Item Information form.

Edit Item Info

Fields Overview

You must fill in required fields, marked with a red asterisk (*).

AttributeDescription
Name *Full name of the item. Example: Cheese Burger (2pack)
Code/SKUUnique internal stock keeping unit
Unit *The standard unit for purchase/sale (e.g., Bottle, Case)
TypeClassifies the item as Product, Service, Distribution, or Consumable
Group *Categorization group for reporting and filtering
Manufacturer / BrandDetails about who made or branded the product
Purchase/Sales AccountDefault General Ledger accounts for transactions
Cost/Purchase PriceThe cost incurred or amount paid per unit
Sales PriceThe price per unit for customers
Tax RatesApplicable purchase or sales tax rate
Preferred SupplierThe vendor from whom the item is typically sourced
Supplier Item CodeUnique supplier-provided stock keeping unit
Track inventoryWhether this item’s stock levels are tracked
Primary WarehouseDefault storage location
BinPhysical location within a warehouse
Reorder LevelMinimum threshold before restocking is recommended
Opening StockStock level when item was first added
Stock In HandCurrent physical quantity available in the warehouse

Uploading Images

You can attach one or more images to an item to visually represent it within the system. This is especially useful for identifying products quickly in catalogs, orders, or reports.

Click Upload Image under the Images tab to attach images to the item.

Fields Overview

You must fill in required fields, marked with a red asterisk (*).

AttributeDescription
Image(Required) Upload the image file by dragging and dropping or selecting from your file system.
TitleOptional label or name for the image. Helps in identifying specific views or versions (e.g., “Front View”).
DescriptionOptional additional details about the image. Could describe context, version, or notable visual cues.
Main ImageToggle to mark this as the primary image for the item. Only one image can be marked as the main image.
Alt TextAlternate text for screen readers or when the image fails to load. Supports accessibility and SEO best practices.

After filling in the details, click Save to attach the image to your item.

Best Practices

  • Use clear, high-resolution images with consistent backgrounds.
  • Set the Main Image thoughtfully — it’s the one shown in list views and printouts.
  • Keep Alt Text meaningful for better accessibility.

Inventory Activity

The Stock tab includes inventory history for a selected period, showing warehouse bin location and quantity movement.


Purchases

Track all purchase orders and bills associated with the item.

Purchases Tab


Sales

See invoices and sale-related documents, along with pricing and quantity sold.

Sales Tab


Price Lists

Attach multiple price lists for both purchase and sale scenarios, including promotional or quantity-based pricing.

Price Lists


Tips

  • Use Track Inventory for items with physical stock. Disable for services or non-stock items.
  • Assign a Reorder Level for automated low-stock alerts.
  • Maintain item images for better visual references during order processing.

By managing your item data comprehensively, your operations become more predictable, traceable, and scalable.

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