This page explains how to configure the product classification model in Norce Commerce. Product classification defines how your master product catalog is structured, enabling granular business rules for pricing, promotions, product relations, and more. A well-designed classification model is essential for effective catalog management and business logic.
Before setting up product classification, ensure the following is completed:
- A client is created in Norce Commerce.
- At least one application is set up for the client.
Before configuring product classification, gather the following information and make key decisions:
- Manufacturer Definition:
Decide what "manufacturer" means for your client. This is required if you plan to work with supplier catalogs. If not, you can create a single manufacturer (e.g., the client itself) or use the manufacturer field for another relevant dimension (such as "brand" or "product grouping"). - Category Structure:
Plan how the product catalog should be organized in a hierarchical category tree. This structure supports both business rules and user navigation/filtering in the admin tool. - Product Types:
Identify the types of products the client sells (e.g., self-stocked, long tail, bundles, fees, services). Product types in Norce represent these distinctions. - Product Flags:
Determine how the client classifies products for internal processes (e.g., assortments like A/B/C, special handling like dropshipping, custom logo). Product flags in Norce represent these classifications.
Follow these steps to set up product classification in Norce Commerce:
Set Up Manufacturers
- Go to the Manufacturer tab.
- Create a list of manufacturers. Only Name and Code are required.
- You can provide culture-specific names for manufacturers.
Set Up Categories
- Go to the Categories tab.
- Build the category tree. For each category, specify Name, Parent Category, Sort order, Code, and VAT code for each sales area.
- Culture-specific names for categories are supported.
Set Up Product Types
- Go to the Product types tab.
- Add the required product types.
- Read more about product types.
Set Up Product Flags
- Go to the Product flag tab.
- Create flag groups and flags as needed.
- Culture-specific names for flags and flag groups are supported.
Additional configuration options related to product classification:
Part Number Generation:
Norce can generate part numbers automatically. Configure this in Products → Settings → Partno Seed.Client Settings for Products:
Some client settings affect product behavior. See more about product-related client settings.
After setting up product classification, continue with: