I want to knw the basic meaning of an SKU in MDM scenario.

Question

Hi it is described in the Structural relationships are like
1) SKU's of SKU,
2)SKU of SKU's etc.
Can anyone help me understand what it is.
PS: An SKU is a main table field.
Regards,
Krishna.

Answer 1

Hi Krishna,
This is standard definition of an SKU:
1. SKU (stockkeeping unit, sometimes spelled "Sku") is an identification, usually alphanumeric, of a particular product that allows it to be tracked for inventory purposes. Typically, an SKU (pronounced with the individual letters or as SKYEW) is associated with any purchasable item in a store or catalog. For example, a woman's blouse of a particular style and size might have an SKU of "3726-8," meaning "Style 3726, size 8." The SKU identification for a product may or may not be made visible to a customer. SKU numbers can sometimes be seen in online e-commerce sites.
An SKU is not the same as a product model number from a manufacturer, although the model number could form all or part of the SKU. The SKU is established by the merchant.
2. Definition of: SKU
(StockKeeping Unit) The number of one specific product available for sale. If a hardware device or software package comes in different versions, there is an SKU for each one.
So from definitions As per my understanding, it seems for different versions of a product MDM may keep different SKU numbers, so that the actual version of product will go for sales or purchase order data .
Reward accordingly if it helps you.
BR,
Alok