Type of goods

What is a Product Type?

A product type is a collection of goods from a certain group, united by a common name and purpose. Examples of specific product types include televisions, household appliances, mobile phones, clothing, shoes, etc.

Why is it important to create product types correctly?

A correctly created structure of product types is necessary for the subsequent creation of product models, synchronization sections, and integration of goods into the online store.

Steps to create product types

For clarity in describing the process, let's use the product name Torgsoft Product 10 Lite as an example.

It is recommended to create product types in 3-4 categories: general name, brand name, product model name, and product versions. This is just a recommendation, and if you have products with various functionalities, it is advisable not to exceed 6 categories, as it may be difficult to navigate through the warehouse structure and the online store categories in the future.

To choose the right general name for the product type, ensure that it is suitable for the subordinate product types. For example, if you have a product named Torgsoft Product 10 Lite, a suitable general name could be Trade Equipment. The next subordinate category would be the manufacturer's brand, Torgsoft, then the product model, Product, and finally, 10 and Lite should be combined into one product type, such as 10 Lite, 10 Pro, 10 Max. This way, you can easily manipulate the product naming structure. Depending on how you form the product name, you can better prepare Product Models. Here is a link to the article:

1. Creating a general product type

Creating a general product type for Torgsoft Product 10 Lite

• In the Torgsoft program, go to the tab: Product Management > Product Type

• In the Product Type Settings window, select the Add tab

• In the Product Type context menu > Name, enter the name of the future product type category, such as household appliances, clothing, shoes, etc.

• As a rule, the general product type name does not participate in the product name.

• After selecting the characteristics, click Save

2. Creating a first-level subordinate product type

Creating a subordinate type to the general product type

• Open: Product Management > Product Type.

• In the Product Type Settings window, select the general product type, which is Trade Equipment.

• Next, select the Add Subordinate tab > Product Type and in the Name field, write the manufacturer brand, which is Torgsoft.

• In the manufacturer's brand, next to the product type name, select Participate in Name.

3. Creating a second-level subordinate product type

Choosing a subordinate type for the product brand:

• Open: Product Management > Product Type.

• In the Product Type Settings window, select: 'Trade Equipment' > Torgsoft.

• Next, select the Add Subordinate tab > Product Type and in the Name field, write the product model, which is Product.

• Next to the product type name, select Participate in Name.

• If this is your last product type category, you should specify parameters such as color, size, material, and gender using the product card.

4. Creating a third-level subordinate product type

Choosing a subordinate type for the product version:

• Open: Product Management > Product Type.

• In the Product Type Settings window, select: 'Trade Equipment' > Torgsoft > Product.

• Next, select the Add Subordinate tab > Product Type and in the Name field, write the product version, which is 10 Lite.

• Next to the product type name, select Participate in Name.

• If this is your last product type category, you should specify parameters such as color, size, material, and gender using the product card.

5. Example of forming product names based on this product type structure

Conclusion

Thus, if you correctly create a structure of product types, in the future, it will be easier to navigate and better understand the organization of your store's inventory. You will be able to create Product Models for your online store, for example, when one product version has different characteristics such as size, color, etc.