A Universal Product Code (UPC) is a twelve digit number that identifies an individual consumer product. The twelve digits represent the following:
Digit 1 - Item type.
Digits 2-6 - Manufacturer code.
Digits 7-11 - Product code assigned by the manufacturer.
Digit 12 - Check for error detection.
In addition, UPCs are often printed with a bar code representing the number in a scannable format.
The system uses UPCs to synchronize items in your product file with your vendor's products. Use the following utilities to assign and manage UPCs for your inventory:
UPC Codes Maintenance - Use to assign and maintain UPCs for your inventory.
Price Updating ID Maintenance - Use to assign user-defined UPCs for products managed through the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) and Product Data Warehouse (PDW) companion products.
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