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Multi-spec SKU

Color, size & material variants — unified SPU/SKU management

Turn one product into multiple SKUs across color, size, material and packaging dimensions: maintain shared data on the SPU master, expand SKUs along spec dimensions in one click, auto-generate SKU codes, and maintain variants in bulk. Selection, quoting and inventory all run at the exact spec level — so even foreign-trade custom orders stay perfectly under control.

Any
Spec dimensions
1-click
Bulk SKU generation
200ms
10k+ SKU search
Unique
SKU coding rules

Product Interface

SKU list, spec combinations, codes and stock status at a glance

Product Management · Multi-spec SKU · Hoobang ERP
Multi-spec SKU
Multi-currency Quotes
Multilingual Descriptions
HS Codes
BOM & Inventory
Product Analysis
SKU List · All Products
+ New SKU
Total SPUs
1,286
↑ 8.4%
Total SKUs
12,540
↑ 15%
Active SKUs
93%
↑ 2%
Out of Stock
36
↓ 9
SKU CodeProductSpecUnitStatus
TS-RED-MCotton Crew TeeRed / MpcActive
TS-BLU-LCotton Crew TeeBlue / LpcActive
BG-BLK-STDOxford Tote BagBlack / StdpcOut of Stock
MUG-WHT-350Ceramic MugWhite / 350mlpcDisabled
1Free spec-dimension combos
2Auto-generated SKU codes
3Per-variant inventory

Core Capabilities

Full coverage of the multi-spec product lifecycle, from setup to analysis

SPU/SKU master-detail

Maintain shared data on the SPU and specific specs on each SKU in a unified master-detail model; a single product can carry any number of SKUs.

Multi-dimension specs

Freely combine any dimensions — color, size, material, packaging — with no limit on dimensions, so even foreign-trade custom orders are managed precisely.

One-click bulk SKU gen

Once spec values are set, expand the entire spec matrix into all SKU combinations in one click — no more manual entry or missing variants.

SKU coding rules

Configurable code templates auto-generate unique codes from category prefix + spec abbreviation + serial, aligned with barcodes and external systems.

Spec-level inventory link

Each SKU tracks its own stock and price; ordering, quoting and stocking are exact to the spec, with real-time deduction to prevent stockouts and mis-shipments.

SKU-dimension analysis

Track best- and slow-selling SKUs by spec dimensions like color and size to precisely guide restocking, clearance and new-variant planning.

Use Cases

Flexibly adapts to different business models

01
Apparel multi-spec

Color × size combinations easily reach hundreds of SKUs — expand the spec matrix in one click, with each variant's stock tracked independently.

02
Custom export orders

When customers specify custom material, packaging or printing, generate dedicated SKUs per dimension so selection and quoting stay error-free.

03
Multi-platform SKU alignment

Independent sites, Amazon and ERP each have their own codes — a unified SKU coding rule, maintained once, keeps every channel aligned.

SKU Management Workflow

A closed loop from creating an SPU to spec-dimension analysis

1
Create SPU

Create a Standard Product Unit → maintain shared data such as name, category and main image → set it as the multi-spec master

2
Define Specs

Set spec dimensions and values such as color, size and material to build the spec matrix

3
Generate SKUs

Expand all spec combinations in one click and auto-generate unique SKU codes by the coding rule

4
Inventory & Analysis

Each SKU tracks its own stock and price → analyze best- and slow-sellers by spec to guide restocking

FAQ

Questions you may have

What is the difference between SPU and SKU, and how are they managed together?

An SPU (Standard Product Unit) is one product model, while a SKU is the smallest stock-keeping unit defined by a specific combination of color, size, material and so on. The system maintains shared data at the SPU level, then automatically expands SKUs along the spec dimensions. A single product can carry any number of SKUs, and selection, quoting and inventory all run at SKU level.

How many spec dimensions can be freely combined?

Any dimensions such as color, size, material and packaging can be freely combined, with no limit on the number of dimensions or SKUs per product. After adding spec values you can generate SKUs in bulk with one click; retrieval across tens of thousands of SKUs responds within 200ms, with bulk editing and import/export supported.

Can SKU coding rules be customized?

Yes. The system provides configurable SKU coding rules that auto-generate unique codes from templates such as category prefix + spec abbreviation + serial number, avoiding manual naming chaos and duplicates. Codes can be aligned with barcodes and SKUs in external ERP or independent-site platforms.

How do multi-spec products link to inventory and quoting?

Each SKU tracks its own inventory and price, so ordering, quoting and stocking are all done per SKU at the exact spec level. Stock is deducted in real time by SKU, and when selecting products on a quote the matching spec's price and availability are pulled in automatically, avoiding the stockouts and mis-shipments caused by managing only at SPU level.

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