Create an Item

This article shows DVU users how to create and edit an item.

• When creating an item, the platform guides users through a step-by-step workflow.

• To edit an item, click a link on the side menu. 

Opening the Items/SKUs module

1. Go to Home > Warehouse > Items/SKUs.

2. Click the plus icon to open the Create Item workflow.

Completing the workflow

The first two steps of the workflow (Create Item and Create UOM) are required. The other steps are optional. Add information as needed to address local conditions.

1. Create Item

Properties

Each item is connected to an account. If the DVU user is managing the same item in multiple accounts, create a separate item in each account with a unique Item Code.

1. Fill in the required fields.

2. Enter other item information as needed.

3. Make sure the Enabled box is checked. Uncheck the box to disable access to this item on other platform pages (e.g. Shipping Orders).

4. Insert an image. (optional)

Codes

Optionally, enter one or more handling/storage codes for this item.

2. Create UOM

UOM

Use the drop-down menu to select a UOM type (each, inner pack, or case) and fill in the fields.

Dimensions

Configure items with accurate dimensions and weights. Add item dimensions (inches) and weight (pounds). The gross weight is the total weight of the box/container, including the contents. The tare weight is the weight of the box/container only.

Palletizing

Tie and High describe how to stack products on a pallet. Tie is the number of cartons per layer, and the High is the number of layers of cartons. Configuring the Tie/High at the item level indicates the number of UOMs that can go on a pallet. DVU users can also set the maximum stack weight of the pallet (in pounds).

3. Advanced (optional)

Track Advanced Inventory Properties

Create a user-defined field to track a static property. To track dynamic properties, go to the Track Advanced Inventory Properties table. Indicate if those properties should be tracked on receipt and/or shipment.

User Defined Properties

These optional fields let DVU users assign searchable tags to the item. These tags are for internal use and are not visible outside the platform. Possible use cases include:

• Track the language of a game (e.g. Field Title = Language and Field Value = French)

• Track the author of a book (e.g. Field Title = Author and Field Value = Kurt Vonnegut Jr.)

Other optional fields

• Velocity - Click the field and select an option, if applicable.

• Temperature Range - Set the min and max temperature range for this item in degrees F.

• Capture Weight - Select inbound or outbound, if applicable.

4. Storage (optional)

Click a tab at the top of the page to select a storage location if available (Note: WDG is phasing out Replenishment Locations and Put Away Locations). Click the plus icon to select a named storage

Enter a letter to prompt the platform to auto-suggest locations. Select a location and click Save.

5. Aliases (optional)

This section is under development.

6. International (optional)

Add values for international shipments if needed.

Editing an item

To edit or update item information:

1. Open the Items/SKUs module.

2. Select an item.

3. Click the Edit icon.

4. Click a link on the side menu.

5. Make changes and click Save.