Product Category, Brand, and Tags

Product Category, Brand, and Tags

Objective

To establish a structured hierarchy for product data by first defining the Brand identity and subsequently linking it to specific Products and Categories.

Operational Workflow

The process follows a logical three-step progression:

  1. Account Authentication: Users must first verify and switch to the specific manufacturer account to ensure data is partitioned correctly.

  2. Brand Establishment: Before a product can be live, its parent brand must be registered with a name and description.

  3. Product Integration: Detailed product entry requires three mandatory data points:

    • Identification: Name and UPC (Universal Product Code).

    • Classification: Assignment to a predefined Product Category.

    • Association: Direct linkage to the previously created Brand.

Strategic Impact

  • Data Accuracy: Utilizing UPCs and standardized categories prevents duplicate entries and improves inventory tracking.

  • Searchability: The optional use of "Product Tags" enhances discoverability for end-users and internal reporting.

  • Scalability: The "Switch Account" functionality allows for centralized management of multiple manufacturer profiles under a single administrative umbrella.

Add Product Category, Brand, and Tags 

Steps: 

  1. Navigate to Manufacturer > Products > Brands. 
 
                  Figure 1.0
  1. Click on the "Go To Account" button and select the manufacturer account from the dropdown. 
 
                                         Figure 1.1
  1. Once an account is selected, click on "Switch Account."
 
                                                            Figure 1.2
  1. Go to the "Brands" tab; click "Add New."
 
                                                                  Figure 1.3
  1. Enter the brand name and optional description and click "Save & Close."
 
                                                                  Figure 1.4
  1.  Switch to the "Products" tab; click "Add New."
 
                                                                  Figure 1.5
  1. Enter the product name, description, and UPC. 
 
                                          Figure 1.6
  1. Click "Add Category"; select one from the list. 
 
                                                            Figure 1.6
  1.  Choose the brand from the dropdown. 
 
                                                Figure 1.7
  1. Optionally, add product tags. 
  2. Click "Save & Close."

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