Barcodes & Internal References (SKUs)

Two fields on the product form help you identify products quickly: the Internal Reference (your SKU) and the Barcode (the manufacturer UPC).

Internal Reference (SKU)

This is your own code for the product. You can make up any system that works for you.

Examples:

GLK-19-G5 (Glock 19 Gen5)
SW-MP-SHLD-9 (S&W M&P Shield 9mm)
AMMO-9MM-115-50 (9mm 115gr box of 50)

The internal reference appears on sales orders, purchase orders, delivery slips, and labels. It is a quick shorthand for your team.

Barcode (UPC)

The Barcode field stores the manufacturer's UPC code — the number printed under the barcode on the product packaging. When you scan the product with a barcode scanner, CloudFFL looks up this number to find the right product.

Where to Enter Them

Open the product record.
Find the Internal Reference field (usually near the top of the form).
Find the Barcode field (under the General Information section or an Inventory tab).
Enter the values and save.

Tip: If you use a barcode scanner, always enter the UPC barcode. It makes receiving inventory and processing sales much faster.

Important: Barcodes must be unique. If two products have the same barcode, the scanner will not know which one you mean.