Why is it called SKU?

SKU stands for “stock keeping unit” and — as the name suggests — it is a number (usually eight alphanumeric digits) that retailers assign to products to keep track of stock levels internally. If a product has different colors and sizes, each variation has a unique SKU number.

How do you pronounce SKU stock keeping unit?

SKU stands for stock keeping unit. Some people pronounce SKU letter by letter – “an es-kay-you”. Others pronounce it as a single word – “a skew.”

What is the difference between SKU and quantity?

When a business takes inventory of its stock, it counts the quantity it has of each SKU. SKU can also refer to a unique identifier or code, sometimes represented via a barcode for scanning and tracking, that refers to the particular stock keeping unit.

Whats SKU mean on Marketplace?

A stock-keeping unit (SKU) is a scannable bar code, most often seen printed on product labels in a retail store. The label allows vendors to automatically track the movement of inventory. The SKU is composed of an alphanumeric combination of eight-or-so characters.

What is Shopee SKU?

SKU. Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) refers to the minimum unit you can sell on Shopee. For example, iPhone 8 is an. item, while iPhone 8 256GB and iPhone 8 64GB are two different SKUs.

Why is marketplace asking for a SKU?

When you move from selling individual items to selling multiple products across multiple online marketplaces, you will want to start using SKU Codes. SKU Codes give you privacy in your online listings. This is why we suggest using SKU Codes.

How are SKUs generated?

You can create SKU numbers manually or using inventory management or point-of-sale (POS) software. SKU numbers print on your product label along with the product’s universal product code (UPC) and other product information.

Can you reuse SKU?

You can reuse SKUs. Some people will tell you not to reuse SKUs ever — but the truth is, as long as you wait for a few years or so (after multiple total catalogue refreshes and completely selling all items attached to that SKU) you can certainly reuse your old SKU numbers.

Is the SKU the same as GTIN?

GTIN (Global Trade Item Number) is an international identifier that doesn’t change from manufacturer to distributor to storefront. SKU is an identifying series of numbers and letters that can change depending on which business is inventorying the product.