Item Master¶
Navigation: Master Data → Items
The Item Master holds data about all items that exist in the system, both active and inactive. It is the foundational reference for all transactional data - purchase orders, sales orders, forecasts, manufacturing orders, and inventory all reference item numbers defined here.
Managing Items¶
Via Excel upload
Download the template from the toolbar, populate item data, and upload. Recommended for bulk imports.
Via UI
Click New to add a single item via the create modal.
Via integration
Items can be imported or synced automatically from an ERP. See Administrator → Settings → Integrations.
Columns¶
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Item Number | Unique identifier for the item |
| Item Description | Item name or description |
| Item Type | Classification of the item (e.g. Finished Good, Raw Material, Component) |
| Item Status | Active or Inactive |
| Number of Sub-Items | Total number of sub-items (variants or components) linked to this item |
| Number of Warehouses | Number of warehouse locations holding this item |
Additional columns can be added using the Custom Columns feature.
Item Status¶
| Status | Effect |
|---|---|
| Active | Item participates in planning, transactions, and integrations |
| Inactive | Item is excluded from integration imports and planning calculations |
Item Types¶
Item Type classifies the item in the bill of materials and planning context:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Finished Good | End product sold to customers |
| Raw Material | Input material used in manufacturing |
| Component | Sub-assembly or intermediate product |
Related Screens¶
- Bill of Materials - defines component relationships for items
- External Items - maps customer item numbers to internal item numbers
- Inventory Planning - planning is done at the item or item-location level
- Custom Columns - extend the item master with additional fields