To start the manufacturing process of any product, a new item/SKU must be created.
Each item is unique and one must be created for each required label, including changes in text and color as individual items. It is crucial to maintain this criteria to ensure adequate traceability and prevent nonconformities in production, as well as issues arising from design changes.
1. To create a New SKU go to Modules > SKU > Create New SKU
Tips
Customer can be created by clicking on the + on the same dropdown. Later in the Sales Module you can edit or add new details to the Customer´s info.
Confirmed Final It is important that when you have confirmed the final specification you check the last option "Confirmed Final" otherwise the SKU will remain as draft.
Repeat the process for each of the products a customer is ordering.
Item Details
Customer
All items are related to a customer. You can search for a customer in the dropdown list or create one here using the + symbol.
Label Shape
You must choose one of the available options.
Type
Refers to the type of product. This information will primarily impact business statistics after processing the items.
Size across
The width of the label in the specified unit of measure.
Size around
Refers to the length of the label excluding the gap (space between labels).
Diameter
This field is enabled if the selected format is circular.
Space around
Affects the vertical separation between labels, usually 3mm, although it may vary if the exact value according to the die is known.
Material
Displays a list of Materials loaded in the Materials library, regardless of existing stock.
Shape
This value is the format of the product delivery.
Presentation
This value is the format of the product delivery.
Printing
- Blank = die-cut blank labels
- Printed = Labels printed in flexography. In this case, the form will be expanded to allow specifying the Pantone names of the colors.
- Full Color = Labels printed in digital printing.
Variable Information
It is a checkbox to indicate that the label carries variable information. It is enabled when 'Printed' or 'Full Color' are selected.
Example Label with Printing
Example Label without Printing
Unwind preference
If the Roll form is chosen, the rewinding direction must be specified. Different options apply in the case of blank or printed labels as we see below. When selecting this option, a representative image of the choice will be displayed.
Space Between Labels
Corresponds to the space between labels horizontally or in width.
Labels per Unit
According to the chosen format, here you enter the number of labels per unit, for example, "Roll of 500 labels", the value is 500.
Internal Diameter
Size of the core, normally 3 inches (76 mm) or 40 mm for use in thermal transfer printers. This field is enabled if the Roll format is selected.
Roll Width
Specifies the total width of the roll. Especially used for specific cases where the label has a larger liner or a die-cut that implies a greater use of paper in width. Always keep in mind that the values to include in the item correspond to the finished product and how it will be delivered to the customer.
Customer Reference
This can be a value that serves the customer to reference the product they are requesting. Like an internal code that allows identifying it in some way. Example values could be "TB20343" or "PROMO2024".
With Lamination
If lamination is required, here it is necessary to choose the corresponding material. In the materials section, there is more information on how to create a material and mark it to be available as a lamination material.
Capabilities
In the case that it applies here, it can be indicated if the label carries some special treatment that is implemented using a specific capacity of your machines. It is not always necessary to include this value, especially if it may change with repetitions.
Comment
Additional information regarding the production of this product.
Art or Sample
In the case that the product requires it, for example, printed labels or those that incorporate special die-cuts, it is advisable to attach a plan or reference sample. This step can also be done later.
It is important to consider that for printed labels, the obligation to upload a sample can be disabled from the general settings.
Confirmed Final
Items can be left in "draft" or pending until the final details have been reviewed and confirmed with the customer. Once finished, the option of Confirmed Final must be selected.
