What is a SKU?
SKU, or Stock Keeping Unit is a unique number assigned to each product within your store. A UPC (Universal Product Code) is supplied by manufactures to uniquely identify their products. For example 20 oz. bottles of a beverage from a specific manufacture have the same UPC number whereas all 20 oz. bottles of their Diet beverage will have a different UPC number. Different bottlers, different UPCs. If possible use the UPC code supplied by the vendor as your SKU identifier. If you must create you own SKU – the definition of “Code 39” provides a good basis for a SKU designation. You should NOT use product descriptions such as “White Porcelain Doll” as a SKU. If you have further questions please contact us at Wolf Track Software, Ltd.
