ConnectBooks offers Assembly Items and Group Items for efficient inventory management. Here’s how to decide which to use:
Assembly Items
Pre-bundled products treated as a single inventory item.
When to Use
FBA Orders: Amazon requires bundled items to be shipped as a single unit.
Example: A camera and case combined into one bundle for FBA.
Key Benefit:
Reduces inventory of components and increases bundled item inventory right away.
Group Items
Items grouped at the time of sale but tracked individually in inventory.
When to Use
FBM Orders: Group items are ideal for FBM (Fulfilled by Merchant) orders, where items are grouped only at the time of sale and shipped together.
Example: A camera and case are sold as a set but remain separate inventory items until the order is placed. They are then bundled for shipping to the customer.
Key Benefit
No pre-assembly required.
Adjusts inventory only when the group is sold.
How to create an assembly item:
Go to the Inventory tab and select Items.
2. Click Add Item and choose Assembly Item.
3. Enter a name for the assembly and add the items to include in the bundle.
How to Build Assembly Items
Navigate to the Inventory tab and select Build Assemblies
2. Click Add New Assembly and enter the assembled item's details.
3. Save your changes. This will:
Decrease the inventory of individual items.
Increase the quantity of the bundled assembly item.
How to create a group item:
Go to the Listing tab.
Link each item to a group item.
The system will adjust inventory only when the grouped item is sold.
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