> ## Documentation Index
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# Managing SKUs

> Managing SKUs - Pipeline knowledge base.

## Managing SKUs

SKUs (Stock Keeping Units) are the individual products and materials you track in Pipeline's inventory system.

### Navigating to Stock

Click **Stock** in the top navigation bar to open the stock management page. Use the search component to find existing SKUs.

> **Screenshot:** The Stock management page showing the SKU search component and a selected SKU with its detail fields (name, pack info, free/allocated quantities) visible.

### SKU Fields

Each SKU record contains:

**Identification:**

* **SKU Code** - Unique product identifier
* **Name** - Product name
* **UPC** - Universal Product Code (barcode)
* **EAN** - European Article Number

**Physical Characteristics:**

* Height, Width, Depth (dimensions)
* Weight
* Container Type (box, case, pallet, etc.)
* Pieces per pack

**Supplier & Pricing:**

* Primary Supplier and Supplier Code
* Buy price (cost)
* Sell price
* Markup percentage
* Default discount percentage

**Classifications:**

* Unit of Measure (unit, item, or weight)
* Handling Category
* Installation Category
* Stock Rotation (FIFO/LIFO)

**Descriptions:**

* Purchase Description (for supplier orders)
* Sales Description (for customer-facing documents)
* Additional notes

### Creating a New SKU

1. Click **Add SKU** on the stock page
2. Enter the SKU name
3. Pipeline checks for duplicates - if it already exists, you will be linked to the existing record
4. Fill in the SKU details in the editor
5. Save your changes

### Editing a SKU

Click the pencil icon on any field to enter edit mode. Fields validate in real-time with colour-coded error indicators. Save changes when done.