Supply Chain Glossary

Stock Keeping Unit

Definition
An individual inventory item, such as a specific product variant.


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Explainer: Identifying the right product
Companies that make and sell a product are responsible for creating an internal identifier for each unique item. Many struggle to do that in a way that helps achieve the goal of Perfect Order.
 
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