How to Configure Products in OFS

A Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Up Product Lists and Metadata in OFS

Adding a New Product

  • Navigate to Fusion-Manager > Products 

  • Select the product list you want to edit and click + Add Product.
  • Define key attributes:

    • SKU: Unique product code.

    • Description: Product name

    • Product Item Data: Additional product metadata (e.g., weight, packaging).

Adding a New Product using the Import & Export tool

  • Click the Import & Export icon > click Export

  • Open the csv file
  • Add a new product in a new row and fill in the following:
    • SKU
    • Description 
    • ratedSpeed
  • Add a new product metadata in a new column
  • Click 'save file'
  • Navigate to > Fusion Manager > Import & Export icon > Choose file > Import

Utilise Metadata Effectively

  • Metadata enhances product tracking and reporting.

  • Examples include:

    • Weight: Product weight.

    • Packaging Type: Bottle, can, etc.

    • Production Line: Assigned line.

  • When adding new product data, use camelCase.
    • camelCase is a naming convention where the first word starts lowercase letter, and each new word starts with a capital letter.

Save and Test

  • Save all configurations.

  • Run a test job to verify correct product tracking and metadata logging.