Using Item Digits

The item digit code, which can be alphanumeric, should use the numbers one through nine or A-Z only; symbols should not be used. The remaining digits are used to consistently apply a certain item characteristic across multiple item groups and determines the sort order in the item lookup windows within Net•Yield.

The first digit of the item code should establish your broadest item grouping (i.e., beef, fin fish, shellfish, vegetables, etc.); the second and third digits are free-form entry digits. Together, the first three digits of the item code make up the product's item group. An item group name is established in the item table the first time an item is entered using that group code or in the item group table.

Precise planning must be invested in the item coding scheme; the time commitment spent will ultimately pay off in your everyday operations. The digit definitions will display when you are setting up your items and will serve as a guide in organizing your item codes and running reports when using the item mask.

Some examples of item codes from a seafood company:

The first three digits form the item group.

Item Group - Number Description

• 100 - scrod cod
• 110 - haddock
• 120 - hake

Additional digits are used to further refine the items:

Use the Available Actions links below for more information.

Security Required : Tables - Item Tables