How to map SKU locations?

How to map SKU locations?

The process of precisely integrating product locations across sales channels, ERP, and fulfillment partners through mapping SKU locations in the MapMyChannel (MMC)app is critical for improving operational efficiency. By ensuring that inventory levels are in sync and that the products are easily accessible for quick despatch after a sale, this procedure lowers errors and accelerates order fulfillment. 


Steps to Map SKU Locations

1. Navigate to the Products Page: From the main dashboard of your management system, access the 'Products' page.



2. Open Location Mapping: Click on the 'Location Mapping' button located at the top of the Products page. Refer to the attached screenshot for guidance.


  • Creating a New Location Mapping

1. Open the Mapping Interface: Once you are on the Location Mapping page, click on 'Create a New Location Mapping'. This will open a new page where you can define new mappings.




2. Select Sales Channel Location: From the dropdown menu, select the location related to your sales channel where the SKU is listed or sold.




3. Select ERP/Fulfillment Partner Location: Choose the corresponding location from another dropdown menu where the SKU is stored or fulfilled by your ERP system or fulfillment partner.




4. Save the Mapping: After selecting the appropriate locations, click 'Save' to establish the mapping between the selected locations.

  • Viewing and Managing Created Mappings


- Once a mapping is created, you can view all existing mappings on the Location Mapping page. This centralized view allows for easy management and review of SKU locations across different channels and storage or fulfillment systems.


Importance of SKU Location Mapping

- Inventory Accuracy: Examines that, based on real stock levels at various locations, the inventory levels displayed in the sales channels are accurate and updated.

- Order Fulfilment Efficiency: Ensures that products are picked from the correct location, which improves order processing speed and accuracy.


- Cost Reduction: By offering accurate location mapping, which helps with improved inventory planning, this feature lowers the expenses related to overstocking or understocking.


- Increased Customer happiness: This results in fewer order processing errors and quicker shipment times, which raise customer happiness.

Conclusion

SKU location mapping is an essential task that upholds the accuracy of inventory control and the effectiveness of the order fulfillment procedure. Users can efficiently map SKU locations across many channels and partners by adhering to the above-described methods, guaranteeing precise inventory tracking and management.

Common challenges of customer / FAQ suggested

1. What happens if I delete a SKU location mapping? (you can create a new one) 


2. Can I edit an existing SKU location mapping? (No, you can't but you can create a new one)




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