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SKU & Supplier Import Column Definitions Guide

SKU & Supplier Import Column Definitions Guide

This guide defines SKU, Kit, BOM, and Supplier import column headers in Luminous for accurate data entry.

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Written by Heidi Hatch
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Master SKU Definitions

These fields define individual products in your inventory, including pricing, dimensions, and supplier details.

  • MASTER_SKU – The unique identifier for a product used for inventory tracking and sales. Required for import.

  • PRODUCT_NAME – The official name of the product as listed in your catalog. (Required for import).

  • PRODUCT_DESCRIPTION – A detailed description of the product, including key features and specifications.

  • PRODUCT_CATEGORY – The broad classification of the product (e.g., "Electronics," "Apparel"). Required for import.

  • PRODUCT_SUB_CATEGORY – A more specific classification within the category (e.g., "Headphones" under "Electronics").

  • TYPE – Specifies whether the SKU is a standalone product or a kit. This column can only contain one of these two options: Product (a single item) or Kit (a bundled set of items). Items included within a kit (kit items) are classified as products, not as kits.

  • UOM_CLASS – The unit of measure classification (e.g., "Weight" or "Length").

  • DEFAULT_SELLING_UOM – The unit of measure used when selling the product (e.g., "Each," "Pallet," "12 pack").

  • DEFAULT_PURCHASE_UOM – The unit of measure used when purchasing from suppliers (e.g., "Carton," "Pallet").

  • MATERIALS – The raw materials or components used in the product (for BOM tracking). This is a legacy field, consider creating a Bill of Materials instead.

  • INTERNAL_USE – Indicates if the product is for internal use only (e.g., warehouse supplies, items not sold directly, etc.).

  • STATUS – The availability status of the product (e.g., "Active," "Discontinued").

  • TAGS – Keywords or labels to categorize the product for filtering and searches.

  • PRODUCT_IMAGE_URL – A direct link to the product’s image for online catalogs.

  • UPC – The Universal Product Code, a barcode identifier for the product.

  • REORDER_LEVEL – The inventory level at which a reorder is triggered.

  • LOW_STOCK_ALERT_QUANTITY – The threshold quantity that triggers a low-stock alert.

  • MINIMUM_STOCK – The absolute minimum inventory level that should be maintained.

  • WHOLESALE_PRICE – The price charged for bulk or wholesale purchases.

  • RETAIL_PRICE – The standard selling price for customers.

  • LINKS – Any associated product links, such as manufacturer pages or eCommerce listings.

  • SHIPMENT_VALUE – The total cost value of a single unit when shipped.

  • EFFICIENCY_SCORE – A metric indicating production or fulfillment efficiency.

  • PACKAGE_COST – The cost of packaging materials per unit.

  • LABOR_COST – The labor cost associated with manufacturing or preparing the product.

  • UNIT_COST – The total cost of the product, including materials, labor, and packaging.

  • DEFAULT_SHIPPING – The default shipping method or carrier for the product.

  • PRODUCT_WEIGHT – The weight of the product itself (without packaging).

  • PRODUCT_DIMENSION – The dimensions of the product itself (without packaging). LxWxH and in inches, volume, pounds.

  • SHIPPING_WEIGHT – The weight of the product including all packaging materials.

  • SHIPPING_DIMENSION – The dimensions of the product when fully packaged for shipping. LxWxH and in inches, volume, pounds.

  • BOX_WEIGHT – The weight of a single box containing multiple units.

  • BOX_DIMENSION – The dimensions of the box containing multiple units. LxWxH and in inches, volume, pounds.

  • CARTON_WEIGHT – The weight of a full carton of products.

  • CARTON_DIMENSION – The dimensions of a full carton. LxWxH and in inches, volume, pounds.

  • UNITS_PER_CARTON – The number of individual units contained in a single carton.

  • PALLET_WEIGHT – The total weight of a fully palletized shipment.

  • PALLET_DIMENSION – The dimensions of a fully palletized shipment.

  • CARTONS_PER_PALLET – The number of cartons that fit on a single pallet.

  • UNITS_PER_PALLET – The total number of units on a single pallet.

  • PALLETIZED – A boolean field indicating whether the product is shipped on pallets (Yes/No).

  • SUPPLIER_NAME – The name of the default supplier for this SKU. This must match the Supplier Name in the supplier import template or under Manage > Suppliers.

  • LEAD_TIME – The number of days required for the supplier to fulfill an order.


Kit SKU Definitions

Kits consist of multiple component SKUs bundled together as a single product.

  • Kit SKU – A virtual SKU that represents a kit, meaning it does not exist as a pre-assembled product in inventory. Instead, it defines how the components are grouped together at the time of fulfillment (made to order). This differs from a assembled product created with a BOM (Bill of Materials), which is assembled and stored in inventory before being sold.

  • Component SKU 1-5 (more fields may be added) – The individual products that make up the kit upon fulfillment.

  • Quantity – The number of each component included in the kit.

  • Price – The assigned price for each component within the kit.

(Additional component fields follow the same structure for up to five components.)


Bill of Materials (BOM) Definitions

A BOM defines the components and materials required to manufacture a product.

  • BOM Name/Product Name – The name of the BOM or the product it corresponds to.

  • Component SKU – The SKU of a component or raw material.

  • Quantity – The amount of each component needed for one unit of the final product.

  • Unit of Measure – The measurement unit for each component (e.g., "Each," "Pound").

  • Notes – Any additional information about the BOM or components.


Supplier Definitions

Supplier details for managing vendor relationships and payments.

  • SUPPLIER_NAME – The name of the supplier.

  • SUPPLIER_DESCRIPTION – A short description of the supplier and its offerings.

  • SUPPLIER_ADMIN_EMAIL – The primary contact email for supplier management.

  • STREET_ADDRESS – The supplier’s physical address.

  • CITY – The city where the supplier is located.

  • STATE – The state where the supplier is located.

  • ZIP_CODE – The postal code of the supplier’s location.

  • COUNTRY_CODE – The country code (e.g., "US" for United States).

  • DEFAULT_PAYMENT_TERM – The agreed-upon payment terms (e.g., "Net 30").

  • BANK_NAME – The name of the supplier’s bank for payments.

  • BANK_ACCOUNT_NUMBER – The supplier’s bank account number for transactions.

  • BANK_ROUTING_NUMBER – The routing number for the supplier’s bank.

  • BANK_SWIFT_CODE – The international SWIFT code for supplier payments.

  • CONTACT_EMAIL – The supplier’s general contact email for inquiries.

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