What does SKU mean? Stock-keeping units, and why each size and colour has one
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The short answer
SKU stands for «stock-keeping unit»: a code given to every version of a product whose stock differs. One shirt in three sizes and two colours has six versions, each with its code and stock.
Also asked as: «يعني ايه sku» · «وش معنى sku» · «sku شرح»
How is SKU worked out?
versions = sizes × coloursExample: a shirt in three sizes (M, L, XL) and two colours = 3 × 2 = 6 versions, each with its own stock.
Why does SKU matter to a seller?
Because one stock count for the whole product lies: size L sells out while the product still reads «in stock», and orders arrive for what you do not have. Counting per version closes the sold-out one alone.
SKU in ArabyBot
In ArabyBot Store every product has two options (such as size and colour), each version with its own price, stock and photo, and the AI seller reads that version's stock at the moment of the question.
Frequently asked questions
Is an SKU the barcode?
No; a barcode is a code a scanner reads and may come from the maker, while the SKU is your internal stock code. An SKU can be printed as a barcode.
Does a small store need SKUs?
You need at least stock per version, even if you write no codes for them.
How do I upload products with many versions at once?
With a CSV file, including Shopify and WooCommerce exports. Importing products.
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