Product & Catalog Management

Product Management is where you build and organize your digital supermarket catalog. Use this module to effortlessly import products from the global master list (autofill), create custom local categories, and manage intricate details like multiple variants, barcodes, pricing tiers, and nutritional information.

1. Managing Categories

Before adding products, ensure you have the right categories. To add a Custom Category:

1. Go to Products -> Categories -> Add New.
2. Enter the Name (e.g., "Local Snacks") and a short Description.
3. Upload a category Image.
4. Set it as Active.
5. Click Save.

To hide a Global Category: If the Super Admin has created a global category (e.g., "Meat") that you do not sell:

1. Go to Categories.
2. Find the Global Category in the list.
3. Toggle the Hide/Deactivate switch. This ensures it won't appear on your store's customer app.

2. Adding Products

You have two main ways to add products: from the Global Catalog (Autofill) or Manually.

A. Importing from the Global Catalog (Autofill - Recommended)

1. Go to Products -> Add Product -> Import from Catalog.
2. Search for the product by Name or Barcode scanner.
3. Click Import. All details (Product Name, Images, Description, Nutrition facts, Tags) are Autofilled instantly.
4. You will automatically be taken to the editing screen where you only need to set your own Prices and Stock Levels for the variants.

B. Creating a Product Manually

1. Go to Products -> Add Product -> Create Manually.
2. Basic Details:
   • Enter the Product Name and Description.
   • Select the Category from the dropdown.
   • Add Tags (e.g., "summer-drink", "healthy").
3. Product Attributes (Checkboxes):
   • Is Featured? (Shows up on the home page)
   • Is Organic?
   • Is Vegan?
   • Is Gluten-Free?
4. Tax Details:
   • Enter the HSN Code (for tax reporting).
   • Enter the Tax Rate percentage (e.g., 5 or 18).
5. Nutrition Facts (Optional but recommended):
   • Enter Serving Size, Calories, Protein, Carbohydrates, Fat, Fiber, and Sugar.
6. Images: Upload high-quality product images.
7. Click Save Product.

3. Managing Variants (Crucial Step)

Every product must have at least one variant (e.g., a size or weight).

1. After saving the product, scroll down to the Variants section and click Add Variant.
2. Variant Details:
   • Name/Size/Weight: e.g., "500g", "1 Liter", "Red".
   • SKU & Barcode: Enter your internal tracking code and the actual barcode (UPC/EAN) if available.
3. Pricing:
   • Price (MRP): The standard retail price.
   • Sale Price: If you are running a discount, enter the lower price here.
   • Purchase Price: Your cost price (used for calculating profit in reports).
4. Inventory Settings:
   • Stock: Current quantity available.
   • Low Stock Threshold: e.g., 5. The system will alert you when stock hits this number.
   • Status: Automatically updates based on stock, but you can manually force it to OUT_OF_STOCK if needed.
5. Click Save Variant.

Repeat this step if the product comes in multiple sizes (e.g., add a variant for 1kg, 2kg, etc.).