Understanding Item Types
Item Types are the different item groups in which items can be defined. Whenever a new item is created, it is mandatory to choose an item type.
Item types offered in Ease My Production:
- Simple Items
- Configurable Items
- Bundle Simple
- Bundle Configurable
Simple Item type
Simple item is a unique standalone product that comes in standard size, color or shape. This item type can be sold individually or can be group with any Bundle Simple or Bundle Config item type.
Configurable Item Type
Configurable item is an item type that offer lot of sizes, colors, brands variety to choose from. Create multiple variants of main configurable item. Define sizes, color etc one time in the main item and the system will automatically create variants.
Note : Every variant is treated individually in the system i.e stock levels , pricing, reference cost price, SKU’s of every variant is managed separately. Also you can make any variant Active/Inactive anytime without disturbing main item.
Advantages Configurable Item
- Manage large variety of products easily
- Multiple variants (treated individually) helps in easy tracking of inventory and order planning
- Easily customize products
- Book orders as per customer requirement
Bundle Simple Item Type
Bundle simple is an item type that can be created by combining set of any simple and configurable variant. Each item in a bundle is a separate and standalone product.
This item type can be created with combination of any-
- Simple Item + Simple Item
- Configurable Item Variant + Configurable Item Variant
- Simple Item + Configurable Variant
Note : Incase of configurable item, you need to choose and define the Configurable Variant in the bundle simple item type.
You can define the price and quantity of every individual item that is part of bundle simple item type.
Bundle Config Item type
Bundle Config is an advanced extension of Bundle Simple item type. This item type is created by combining set of any simple and configurable main item.
- Simple Item + Simple Item
- Configurable Main Item + Configurable Main Item
- Simple item + Configurable main item
Note : When creating this item type, you need to choose and define the Configurable Main Item. System will ask you to select the configurable variant at time of sales order booking.
Advantages Bundle Config Item
- Easily customize products
- Book made to order products easily as per customer requirement
- Highly suitable when there are lot of configurations and options to choose from
- Choose configurable variants at the time of order booking
- Lot of flexibility to select item at the time of booking order
Difference Bundle Simple & Bundle Config Item Type
Bundle Simple Item | Bundle Config Item |
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Pre-Defined bundle consisting of standard items | Bundle consisting of configurable item that can be customized |
Group any Simple or Configurable Variant Item | Group any Simple or Configurable Main Item |
Choose Standard bundle item at time of order booking | Choose & select from entire list of configurable variants at time of order booking |
Highly useful in creating sets which are part of standard items | Highly useful in customize order bookings and made to order products |