SKU Master Data Management
Spec V3.7 | April 2025

Product Maintenance

Create, edit, and manage your product catalog with comprehensive SKU attributes. Define dimensions, barcodes, lot tracking, serial controls, expiration rules, and automation eligibility—all from a single interface.

Product MaintenanceSKU-12345
Product ID
WIDGET-BLU-LG
Description
Blue Widget Large
UPC
012345678901
Lot Track
Yes (FEFO)
Dimensions (Each)
12"
L
8"
W
4"
H
2.5 lb
Wt
Serial: YesGantry: YesABC: A
100+
Attributes
Per product
Unlimited
Barcodes
Per SKU
10
Serial Types
Supported
4
Date Methods
FEFO/FIFO/LIFO/FMFO

Key Capabilities

Comprehensive product master data management for modern warehouses

Multi-Barcode Support

Assign unlimited barcodes per product—UPC, EAN, GTIN, or custom. System looks up any barcode to find the product instantly.

Unit of Measure Flexibility

Define multiple UOMs per product with dimensions and weights. Track inventory in eaches, cases, pallets, or custom units.

Serial Number Tracking

Up to 10 serial types per product. Control serial assignment at receipt, pick, or pack with validation rules.

Lot & Expiration Control

FEFO, FIFO, LIFO, or First Manufacturer Date First Out. Set expiration windows and no-ship-days thresholds.

Gantry Automation Ready

Mark products as gantry-eligible with layer configurations and pick families for robotic layer picking.

Trade Compliance Fields

HTS codes, commodity codes, ECCN, license symbols, and country of origin for international shipping compliance.

Product Attributes

Over 100 configurable attributes organized into logical groups

Identification

  • Product ID / SKU
  • Quality Code
  • Short Description
  • Long Description
  • Product Group Barcode

Physical Dimensions

  • Height / Width / Length
  • Weight per UOM
  • Pallet Block & Tier
  • Max Pallets Stacked
  • Pallet Type

Inventory Control

  • Lot Tracking (Y/N)
  • Serial Tracking (10 types)
  • FEFO/FIFO/LIFO
  • Expiration Days
  • Quarantine Days

Trade Compliance

  • HTS/Tariff Code
  • Commodity Code
  • ECCN
  • License Symbol
  • Country of Origin

Automation

  • Gantry Eligible
  • Gantry Layers (1-4)
  • Pick Family per Layer
  • Case Pickable
  • RFID Controlled

Hazmat & Shipping

  • Product Chemical Type
  • Battery Weight
  • Battery Content Type
  • Special Handling Code
  • Product Rating

Date Sequencing Methods

Control how inventory is picked based on dates

FEFO

First Expiration First Out

Pick items closest to expiration first. Required for food, pharma, and perishables.

FIFO

First In First Out

Pick oldest received inventory first. Standard for most warehouses.

LIFO

Last In First Out

Pick newest inventory first. Used for non-perishable bulk storage.

FMFO

First Manufacturer Date First Out

Pick by manufacture date, not receipt date. Critical for regulated industries.

How It Works

Create or edit products in six simple steps

1

Search or Create

Enter product ID, scan barcode, or search by description. Click NEW to create a fresh product record.

2

Define Core Details

Set product ID, quality code, descriptions, and product class. System validates for duplicates.

3

Configure Tracking

Enable lot tracking, serial tracking, and set date sequencing rules (FEFO, FIFO, etc.).

4

Set Dimensions

Enter physical dimensions and weights. Define pallet configuration and storage requirements.

5

Add Variables

Define multiple barcodes with types, multiple UOMs with conversions, and automation settings.

6

Save & Activate

Review settings and save. Product is immediately available for receiving, picking, and shipping.

Industry Use Cases

Product master data tailored for your industry

Multi-Channel Retail

Manage thousands of SKUs with multiple barcodes for different sales channels. Track dimensions for cartonization.

Food & Beverage

FEFO tracking, expiration windows, lot control, and quarantine days for food safety compliance.

Pharmaceutical

Serial tracking, lot genealogy, FMFO sequencing, and hold codes for regulated product handling.

International Trade

HTS codes, commodity codes, ECCN, and license symbols for customs compliance and duty calculation.

Continuously Enhanced

Product Maintenance has evolved through 37 versions since 2016, continuously adding new capabilities based on customer needs and industry requirements.

V3.7 (Apr 2025):Added commodity code field for trade compliance
V3.6 (Mar 2025):Gantry eligibility and layer pick family configuration
V3.5 (Feb 2025):Battery weight, chemical type, and product rating fields

Key Version Milestones

V3.3 - Product group barcodeAug 2024
V3.1 - FMFO date sequencingSep 2023
V3.0 - Hold code & hold until dateAug 2022
V2.7 - Quarantine daysSep 2021
V2.0 - RFID controlled productsDec 2019

Master Your Product Data

See how comprehensive product management powers accurate inventory, picking, and shipping.