Flippd HelpHow do I set up and use SKU numbers for my inventory?
To configure SKU settings, go to Settings > SKU Settings. SKUs give each item a unique identifier you can use for labels, search, and organization.
What Is a SKU?
A SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) is a unique identifier for each inventory item. Flippd can auto-generate SKUs or you can enter your own.
Configuring SKU Settings
Go to Settings (tap the gear icon in the top right)
Tap SKU Settings
Choose your preferences:
Auto-generate SKU -- Flippd assigns a SKU to each new item
SKU Format -- Prefix + Sequential, Numeric Only, or Manual Entry
Starting Prefix -- the letters that lead each SKU (for Prefix + Sequential)
Number of Digits and Starting Number -- how long the number part is and where the sequence starts; the Next SKU preview shows what the next item will get
Allow Manual Edit -- lets you type or edit the SKU directly on item detail
Show SKU in Item Detail and Show SKU in List View -- where SKUs are displayed
Using SKUs
Once configured, SKUs appear:
On item detail screens
In search results (you can search by SKU)
On printed labels (when your template includes an SKU element)
In CSV exports
Good to Know
SKUs are different from stock numbers -- stock numbers are Flippd's internal auto-assigned IDs, while SKUs are your custom identifiers
You can search your entire inventory by SKU for fast item lookup
To print SKUs on labels, add an SKU element to your label template in the label editor (Tools > Labels > Manage Templates)
You can give an item a fresh SKU from item detail with Generate new SKU -- Flippd asks Replace SKU? first, since labels printed with the old SKU will need updating
Changing SKU settings doesn't affect existing items -- only new items going forward