Variations and SKUs

A variation is a version of an item that has its own price and its own stock. "Coke" is the item; "330ml can", "500ml bottle", and "2L" are its variations.

Why variations beat separate items

• One tile on the till instead of five.
• One place to change the name or the category.
• Separate stock counts and separate barcodes, so your numbers stay right.
• Reports that can show you the item as a whole or each size on its own.

Add variations

1. 1
   Open the item in Inventory.
2. 2
   Choose Add variation.
3. 3
   Give it a name that describes only the difference — "500ml", not "Coke 500ml".
4. 4
   Set its price, SKU, barcode, stock quantity, and low-stock level.
5. 5
   Save. Repeat for each version you sell.

At the till, tapping the item now asks which variation before it joins the basket.

SKUs

A SKU is your own code for a sellable line. Swipee does not require one, but a good SKU scheme pays for itself when you start ordering stock and counting shelves.

A scheme that works:

DRK-COKE-500
DRK-COKE-2L
SNK-MAP-1KG

Category prefix, item, size. Short, readable, and it sorts sensibly.

Changing prices

Editing a variation's price changes it for future sales only. Past sales keep the price they were sold at, so your history stays accurate.

Next steps

• Scan and manage barcodes
• Track stock levels