Supplier UPC Codes in Ply: What They Are & How to Add Them

Think of Supplier UPC Codes as internal product IDs specific to each supplier. Here's how they work:

Example: You buy a part from Supplier A for $10 with UPC 123456. Later, you buy the same part from Supplier B for $12.50 with UPC 789101. Each supplier has their own UPC, but for you, it's the same item.
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1. Go to Catalog and open the material you want to update by clicking on its name.

2. Click on the Information tab, this is the default tab when you open a material.

3. Scroll down to the Variations section and click Manage UPC on the right side.

4. A modal will appear showing your material's variation. Click + Add Supplier UPC.

5. Select a supplier from the dropdown.

6. Enter the UPC code in the UPC code field.

7. Need to add more? Click + Add Supplier UPC again to add a UPC for a different supplier.

8. Click Save when you're done.
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No. UPC codes have no impact on pricing.

Pricing in Ply follows a simple rule: The last accepted quote price becomes the new Cost to Business.

Can I add more than one UPC to the same material? Yes! You can add one UPC per supplier. Just click + Add Supplier UPC for each additional one.

Where can I see the UPCs I've added? Once saved, they'll appear under Suppliers' UPC in the Information tab of the material.