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How To Add Inventory

Updated over a week ago

Note: Anywhere you see this QR icon you can scan with your device's camera. Whether it's scanning in UPC barcodes, or using ConsignR labels to edit, audit, or transfer inventory.

ConsignR Camera Barcode Scanner Activation Button

1. Click "Add Items" on the Sidebar to navigate to the Add Items Page

ConsignR has two modes for efficient inventory intake:

  • Simple Add Items Allows you to add full product information for one SKU at a time. This is useful when you want to add detailed information for a product. Such as the images, description, or any custom fields. You can add multiple variants and quantity for the same product. To add multiple Products at once. Use the Advanced Tab.

  • Advanced Add Items is recommended for bulk item creation. You can Scan the UPC Barcodes on items to instantly add these items. Multiple Products can be added at once with this flow.

2. Advanced flow: Scan or alternatively Search for the Items

  • Scan UPC Barcodes — Using a device with a built-in camera, such as Mobile devices, or 2D-Barcode scanners are supported by ConsignR.

  • Search for Product Details:

    • Use the search bar to look up products from ConsignR's product database or your custom catalog.

    • You can search by Title, SKU, or use a Barcode scanner (if available) to scan the UPC directly from the product packaging.

3. Add the Product to the Catalog and Set Category

  • Select the the Correct Category:

    • Assign the appropriate category (template) to the product to ensure the correct size options are available.

    • Categories may vary by sizing type (e.g., Women’s, Men’s, Clothing, or Accessories).

Note: Once a product is added to the catalog, you can skip this step for future additions of the same SKU.

4. Input Product Details — Input the product size, and condition, which is configured by your template option values. *You may have up to 3 option values.

Note: You may have up to 3-option values in ConsignR Templates. For example, Size, Condition, and Material type.

  • Input Costs and Prices:

    • Once you’ve made an agreement on the buyout price, input the value in the Cost field. If you’re offering the maximum price, simply click on the buying price to auto-fill it.

    • Listing Price: The price the item will be sold for.

  • Set the Store Location:

    • Choose the correct store from the Location dropdown menu.

    • Sub-locations may appear depending on the store setup (e.g., Front Display - NY Flagship Store).

5. Set the Seller by default intaking inventory will be set to store-owned, however you have the ability to effortlessly search your consignors/sellers and save the items under their account.

6. Save Items — Once everything is filled in, hit Save or Create Product.


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Tips:

  • Duplicates Rows: Simply clicking "Add Another" which will duplicate the row above.

  • Tag Support: Effortlessly tag your inventory to be synchronized across your sales channel (E.g. Shopify).

  • Templates: Product catalog templates can be configured within the portal to match the optional values best suited for your business needs.

  • Locations: Configure your sub-locations to ensure a organized inventory system! Making use of our other features that go hand-in-hand, Analytics, Audits, and more!

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