It would be highly beneficial to introduce a dedicated field within Xero Inventory for supplier product codes (supplier SKUs) that can be linked directly to a company’s internal product codes.
Many businesses operate using their own internal SKUs for sales and stock control, while suppliers use different product codes for ordering. Currently, there is no structured way to link these within Xero, which often results in manual workarounds such as adding supplier codes into descriptions or maintaining separate spreadsheets.
Proposed enhancement:
Add a “Supplier Product Code” field within each inventory item
Allow multiple supplier SKUs to be linked to a single internal product code
Link supplier SKUs to specific supplier contacts
Ensure that when managing inventory, raising purchase orders, or making sales, the system recognises and displays the correct supplier SKU alongside the internal SKU
Key benefit:
When managing inventory, placing purchase orders, or making sales, it would be extremely beneficial if users could seamlessly link and reference the supplier’s SKU alongside their own internal product code. This would reduce errors, improve efficiency, and streamline communication with suppliers.
Additional benefits:
Reduces manual input errors when ordering stock
Eliminates the need for external tracking systems
Improves procurement accuracy and speed
Enhances visibility across purchasing and inventory workflows
This functionality would significantly improve inventory management for businesses dealing with multiple suppliers and product coding systems.
MP TREATMENT UK
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It would be highly beneficial to introduce a dedicated field within Xero Inventory for supplier product codes (supplier SKUs) that can be linked directly to a company’s internal product codes.
Many businesses operate using their own internal SKUs for sales and stock control, while suppliers use different product codes for ordering. Currently, there is no structured way to link these within Xero, which often results in manual workarounds such as adding supplier codes into descriptions or maintaining separate spreadsheets.
Proposed enhancement:
Add a “Supplier Product Code” field within each inventory item
Allow multiple supplier SKUs to be linked to a single internal product code
Link supplier SKUs to specific supplier contacts
Ensure that when managing inventory, raising purchase orders, or making sales, the system recognises and displays the correct supplier SKU alongside the internal SKU
Key benefit:
When managing inventory, placing purchase orders, or making sales, it would be extremely beneficial if users could seamlessly link and reference the supplier’s SKU alongside their own internal product code. This would reduce errors, improve efficiency, and streamline communication with suppliers.
Additional benefits:
Reduces manual input errors when ordering stock
Eliminates the need for external tracking systems
Improves procurement accuracy and speed
Enhances visibility across purchasing and inventory workflows
This functionality would significantly improve inventory management for businesses dealing with multiple suppliers and product coding systems.