Overview
The Products feature allows administrators to manage the items that are sold, invoiced, and tracked within the BlueKat system.
Each product record defines important information such as:
- Product name and description
- SKU and barcode identifiers
- Product category
- Units of measure
- Selling price
- Status (Active / Inactive)
Products are used throughout the BlueKat platform for customer orders, invoices, inventory control, and warehouse operations.
Accessing Products
Navigation Path
From the Main Dashboard:
- In the Manage section.
- Click Products.
The Products screen will display the list of all products registered in the system.
Products Screen
Overview
This screen displays the complete product catalog and allows users to search, view, and manage product records.
Screen Elements
| Element | Description |
| Search Bar | Search products by name or description |
| Add New Button | Opens the form to create a new product |
| Name | Product name |
| Description | Short description of the product |
| SKU | Unique stock keeping unit identifier |
| Base UOM | Base unit of measure used for the product |
| Selling UOM | Unit used when selling the product |
| Selling Price | Default selling price |
| Status | Indicates whether the product is Active or Inactive |
| Actions Menu | Provides options such as edit or manage |
| Pagination Controls | Navigate between product pages |
Creating a Product
Overview
New products can be added using the Add New Product form.
Selecting Add New opens a modal window (desktop) or side panel (mobile) allowing users to enter product information.
How to Create a Product
- Click Add New.
- The Add New Product form will open.
- Enter the required product information.
- Click Save to create the new product.
Product Form Fields
Product Information
| Field | Description |
| Category | Select the category the product belongs to |
| Name | Name of the product |
| Description | Optional description of the product |
Identification
| Field | Description |
| SKU | Unique product identifier used for inventory tracking |
| Barcode | Barcode used for scanning products in warehouse operations |
Unit of Measure Settings
| Field | Description |
| Base UOM | Base unit used for inventory tracking |
| Base UOM Price | Price associated with the base unit |
| Selling UOM | Unit used when selling the product |
| Selling UOM Price | Price per selling unit |
| Base Factor | Conversion factor between base and selling units |
Status
| Field | Description |
| Status Toggle | Determines whether the product is Active or Inactive |
Buttons
| Button | Action |
| Save | Creates the new product |
| Cancel | Closes the form without saving |
Unit of Measure Relationship
Products use Units of Measure (UOM) to define how quantities are tracked and sold.
Example:
| Product | Base UOM | Selling UOM |
| Soda Pack | Each | Case |
| Rice Bag | Pound | Bag |
The Base Factor defines the conversion between units.
Example:
1 Case = 12 Each
This ensures accurate quantity calculations during sales and warehouse operations.
Mobile View
On mobile devices, the Products list appears in card format to improve usability.
Each card shows:
- Product name
- Unit of Measure
- Price
- Action menu
Selecting Add New opens a mobile-friendly panel for entering product information.
Best Practices
- Use clear product names that match warehouse labeling.
- Assign products to the correct Product Category.
- Use unique SKUs to avoid inventory confusion.
- Configure Units of Measure carefully to ensure accurate pricing and quantity calculations.
- Mark unused products as Inactive instead of deleting them to preserve historical records.
Common Issues
Unable to Save Product
Possible causes:
- Required fields are missing.
- SKU already exists.
- Unit of Measure is not configured.
Contact your system administrator if the issue persists.