How to Add a Product in GPOS
🛒 How to Add a Product in GPOS
This tutorial will guide you through the step-by-step process of adding a new product to your GPOS inventory.
🛠️ Why You Need to Add a Product
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To make the product available for billing in POS
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To track stock levels and inventory movement
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To manage product pricing, tax, and variants
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To enable the product for online sales (if connected to e-commerce)
📋 Steps to Add a Product in GPOS
✅ Step 1: Go to the Product Management Screen
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Log in to your GPOS dashboard.
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From the side menu, navigate to the “Products” module.
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Click on “Add Product” to open the product entry form.
✅ Step 2: Enter Basic Product Details
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Product Name – Enter the product’s name exactly as you want it to appear on invoices and reports.
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Product Code – Assign a unique product code for easy reference (can be auto-generated if you prefer).
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Unit – Select the measurement unit (e.g., pcs, kg, liter).
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Has Multi Unit – Enable if the product is sold in multiple units (e.g., piece & carton).
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Barcode Type – Choose a barcode format (default: Code 128).
✅ Step 3: Assign Categories and Brand
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Category – Select the category for better product organization.
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Subcategory – Choose a subcategory if applicable.
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Brand – Select the product’s brand (optional).
✅ Step 4: Set Stock and Alert Settings
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Alert Quantity – Set the minimum stock quantity at which the system will give a low-stock alert.
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Warranty – Enter the warranty period if applicable.
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Business Access – Assign product visibility to specific business locations.
✅ Step 5: Define Product Condition and Stock Type
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Condition – Choose “New” or other relevant condition.
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Stock Type – Select Manageable Stock if you want to track stock.
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Applicable Tax – Choose the applicable tax rate (e.g., VAT, GST).
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Tax Applicable For – Set whether tax is applied to the selling price or purchase price.
✅ Step 6: Enter Pricing Details
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Unit Cost (Excl. Tax) – Enter the purchase cost of the product.
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Profit Margin (%) – Enter your desired profit percentage; GPOS can auto-calculate the selling price.
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Unit Price (Excl. Tax) – Set the selling price (excluding tax).
✅ Step 7: Additional Product Settings
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Has Variant? – Enable if the product has size, color, or other variations.
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Type – Choose General for normal products or another type if applicable.
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Weight – Enter the product weight if relevant.
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Displayed in E-com – Select Yes if the product will be visible on your online store.
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Enable IMEI/SL No – Enable if tracking serial or IMEI numbers.
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Is For Sale – Keep enabled if the product will be sold.
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Batch No/Expire Date – Enable if the product has batch numbers or expiry dates.
✅ Step 8: Add Product Image and Description
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Thumbnail Photo – Upload a product image (drag & drop or click to select).
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Description – Write a short description of the product for reference or online display.
✅ Step 9: Save the Product
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Review all the details you entered.
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Click the “Save” button to add the product to your inventory.
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The product will now be available for billing in POS and will appear in reports.
🔐 Important Notes
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Only authorized users can add or edit products.
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Adding accurate cost and selling prices helps maintain profit and tax reports.
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Use clear product names for faster search during billing.
🎯 Tips
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Always set an alert quantity to avoid stockouts.
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Use categories and brands to organize products for easier reporting.
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If you sell online, ensure the product is enabled for e-commerce.
By following these steps, you can quickly and accurately add products to GPOS, ensuring your inventory, billing, and reporting remain up to date.