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Complex Search \u2014 High SKUs<\/mark><\/h1>\n

Whether you own a brick-and-mortar<\/span> store, have an online business, or operate a combination of both, you\u2019re likely using SKUs. Managing complex search features with a large number of SKUs can be challenging. In this guide, we\u2019ll take a closer look at the pain points associated with SKU management and ways you can improve your processes.<\/p>\n

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What are SKUs?<\/h2>\n

A stock-keeping unit (SKU) is an inventory-tracking<\/span> tool for business owners. Each item in the store is assigned a distinctive SKU, making it easy to keep track of how many are sold and when an item needs to be restocked. SKU data is also a valuable analytical tool for tracking purchasing trends over time.<\/p>\n

Each SKU is unique and contains a combination of numbers and letters. Unlike UPC barcodes\u201412-digit<\/span> numerical codes chosen by manufacturers and used universally\u2014SKUs<\/span> are created by merchandisers and can be tailored to fit their needs. For example, businesses can use SKUs to manage products by color, size, brand, or other distinctions.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

Each SKU is unique and contains a combination of numbers and letters. Unlike UPC barcodes\u201412-digit<\/span> numerical codes chosen by manufacturers and used universally\u2014SKUs<\/span> are created by merchandisers and can be tailored to fit their needs. For example, businesses can use SKUs to manage products by color, size, brand, or other distinctions.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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