Barcode and SKU generation for new products

Purpose

1.1. Automate barcode and SKU generation for each new fabric product SKU to eliminate manual data entry.
1.2. Ensures each product in inventory is assigned a unique machine-readable code instantly on creation, automating tracking and stock management.
1.3. Automated process integrates across e-commerce, POS, and warehouse systems, enabling synchronized inventory control and efficient supply chain operations.
1.4. Automation creates consistent, rules-based barcodes and SKUs tailored for fabric attributes (material, color, supplier, batch), improving scan accuracy and inventory classification.

Trigger Conditions

2.1. Automation launches when a new product record is entered into the product master database or ERP.
2.2. Automated trigger also fires if a new product is added via online store catalog, POS, or through an API integration.
2.3. Barcode and SKU generation automation may run on scheduled intervals for batch imports or upon manual “Add Product” button.

Platform Variants

3.1. Shopify
• Feature/Setting: Use Shopify Admin API “Product Create” trigger and custom app/webhook to automate barcode/SKU assignment.

3.2. WooCommerce
• Feature/Setting: Use “woocommerce_new_product” hook with REST API for automated SKU/barcode plugin execution.

3.3. Magento
• Feature/Setting: Event observer “catalog_product_save_after”; API call to barcode generator microservice automates creation.

3.4. Square POS
• Feature/Setting: Square API “CatalogObject.created” webhook triggers automated SKU/barcode script.

3.5. Vend (Lightspeed Retail)
• Feature/Setting: Use “Product Create” webhook, trigger serverless function to automate barcode attachment.

3.6. QuickBooks Commerce
• Feature/Setting: ProductAdded API triggers automated SKU/barcode generation workflow.

3.7. Zoho Inventory
• Feature/Setting: Use Zoho Creator workflow automation; “Product Added” event triggers script for barcode/SKU.

3.8. SAP Business One
• Feature/Setting: Use DI API “Item Master Data Event” (Item Add) with automated external service for barcode insertion.

3.9. Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Feature/Setting: Power Automate flow for “New Product” entity triggers barcode/SKU API automation.

3.10. Oracle NetSuite
• Feature/Setting: SuiteScript automation on Item Record creation for programmatic barcode/SKU assignment.

3.11. Google Sheets
• Feature/Setting: On new row added, Apps Script automatedly invokes barcode/SKU generation library.

3.12. Airtable
• Feature/Setting: Automation runs when new record matches filter in “Products,” invoking barcode/SKU API via script.

3.13. Salesforce
• Feature/Setting: Flow Builder automates when Product2 object created, posting to barcode/SKU generator API.

3.14. Monday.com
• Feature/Setting: Automation recipe triggers on new item in “Inventory” board, HTTP integration for barcode/SKU API.

3.15. Odoo
• Feature/Setting: Automated “product.product” model create trigger with custom Python automated barcode/SKU script.

3.16. Unleashed Software
• Feature/Setting: Automated product creation webhook triggers external function for validated SKU and barcode assignment.

3.17. Katana MRP
• Feature/Setting: API webhook "Product Created" triggers barcode/SKU generator microservice for automation.

3.18. Integromat (Make)
• Feature/Setting: Automatedly use HTTP and Barcode modules in scenario with “New Product” event.

3.19. Zapier
• Feature/Setting: Zaps connect “New Product” triggers with Code step for barcode/SKU auto-generation.

3.20. Barcode Generator APIs (e.g., BarcodeBakery, TEC-IT, Zint, Barcode4J)
• Feature/Setting: Automate POST/GET requests for image and code retrieval on product record insertions.

3.21. Amazon Seller Central
• Feature/Setting: MWS or SP-API automates when product created, posting to barcode automation service.

3.22. Freshdesk Inventory
• Feature/Setting: Automated workflow triggers on product addition, invokes barcode field population script.

Benefits

4.1. Automates generation and assignment of unique SKU and barcode per fabric, improving stock traceability.
4.2. Eliminates manual entry, reducing errors and accelerating product onboarding.
4.3. Ensures automated compliance with retailer, supplier, and GS1 barcode standards.
4.4. Enables fast automated label printing for receiving, shelf stocking, and shipping tasks.
4.5. Seamless automated data synchronization between online/offline channels for real-time inventory.
4.6. Accelerates automated cycle counting and physical inventory.
4.7. Future-proofs systems with scalable automatable frameworks as product count increases.