This page explains how to configure automatic product creation rules for suppliers in Norce Commerce. Product creation automation is useful for retailers with reliable, fully integrated suppliers who want to automate the addition of extended assortment products.
Before setting up product creation automation, ensure the following setup steps are completed:
- Suppliers are fully configured in the system.
- Supplier base models are defined.
- Supplier business logic is established.
- The product catalog, including product classification structure (such as types and category tree), is complete.
Before creating automation rules, gather the following information and make key decisions:
- Supplier Segments: Decide which supplier segments should be automated.
- Product Types: Identify which types of products are suitable for automation (e.g., spare parts, accessories).
- Product Status: Determine which products should be set to active status automatically.
- Pricing Rules: Decide what pricing rules or margins should be applied to automated products.
Tip: Consider how these settings align with your business requirements and supplier agreements.
Follow these steps to set up product creation automation in Norce Commerce:
- Navigate to the Product Module:
Open the admin interface and go to the Product module. - Access Automations:
Click on "Automations" in the menu. - Select Create Product Automation:
Choose the "Create Product" tab. - Start a New Automation Rule:
Click the "New" button to begin configuration. - Configure Automation Settings:
- Supplier and Price List: Select the supplier and their price list.
- Client Price List: Choose a client price list (typically a marketing or standard price list).
- Product Type: Set the product type (usually "extended" for automated creation).
- Product Status: Select the product status (active or coming).
- Product Segments: Choose specific categories or manufacturers to include.
You can override standard pricing rules for automated products by configuring:
- Custom price rules.
- Margins based on purchase cost.
- Supplement charges.
- Minimum margins.
- Drop shipping only settings.
Fine-tune your automation with these filters:
- Product name inclusion or exclusion filters.
- Dropshipping product flags.
- Stock level validation requirements.
Product creation rules run periodically throughout the day, not in real-time. Monitor the results for several days after setup to ensure proper functionality.
After setting up automation rules, you may adjust or add additional configurations as needed:
- Add or modify product segments.
- Refine pricing or margin rules.
- Update filters for product selection.
After configuring product creation automation, you may:
- Maintain a mapping structure
- Monitor automated product creation results and adjust rules as needed.