Product Mangement Walkthrough - Adding a Single New Product into Channel Gate

Product Mangement Walkthrough -

Adding a Single New Product into Channel Gate

To begin the process of a single product upload you'll need to navigate to the Listing Page and click the "+Add New Product Button" located on the top right or bottom left.

There will be 4 tabs that you'll need to complete before the product is activated.

Details Tab

1. Give your product a title (20-80 characters).
2. Select your bran from the drop-down menu.
3. Choose your category
4. Select collection name of sku (optional)
5. Provide SKU and UPC -- UPC will support only 12 or 13 digits
6. Select Country of Manufacturer
7. Wholesale Price -- The Price you are selling it at to us.
8. Color Family
   1. Select from dropdown list
   2. If you do not see the exact color name, then pick base of the closest color family. 

    9. Select the Material

If you do not see a certain color/material/style - Let your Account Manager or [e-mail] know.

Description Tab

1.  Short Description

• Enter a brief description to highlight the item.
• (Must be between 40-2000 characters).

2.  Prop 65

• Indicate if an item needs the Prop 65 warning.
• If Yes > select all chemical components from the drop-down.

3.  Product Features

• It is mandatory to provide at least 3 product features. Click on the +NEW to add additional fields if more are required.
• Must be between 10-250 characters per feature.
• Min 10 alphanumeric Characters

4.  Product Specifications

• Select a key specification from each from the drop-down menu and then provide the corresponding value. Click on the +NEW to add additional fields if more are required.

5. Shipping Tab

Shipping Service

• Select a level from the drop-down menu.

** Please note: **

• If anyone package weight is greater than 150 lbs, ship method cannot be a small parcel.
• If any Package height, Package width, or Package depth is greater than 108 inches, ship method cannot be a small parcel.
• If length & girth is greater than 165 inches, ship method cannot be a small parcel.

        HS Code

1. Required if SKU is sold in Canada. (a HS Code is required by Canadian Customs Agencies. It is a standard way to define an item’s type and material).

2.  Ships

   • Can provide shipping lead-time at a product level.

3. Ship on Pallet

   • Yes / No. If an item ships on a pallet, the service level cannot be a small parcel.

   • Currently, the pallet dimensions cannot be entered through Channel Gate, reach out to your Account Manager or [e-mail] 
4. Back Ordered
   • Yes / No. If an item is on back-order you will be prompted to enter a valid date.

6.  Product Dimensions

• The only value required here is the total product weight

7.  Package Dimensions

1. Please provide all the package measurements. Click on the +NEW button to add any additional packages.
2. If there are two or more cartons with exact same dimensions & weight then the quantity is updated to the number of matching cartons (instead of multiple rows with same values)

      7.  Package-Type: This will show how the product is packaged, either in a carton                 or wrapped. This will be a mandatory field to complete.

      8.  Package SKU: This will be an optional field but will help in identifying the                        packages when it comes to damages and will be reflected on the Damage Report.

 

8. Image Tab

Here is where you add images for your product. You have the option to either drag and drop or browse to upload images.

9. Final Activation Step

After completing each table, toggle the Active “function” on the top of the page from No to Yes and then click the SAVE button. An active product will now be added to your catalog.