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Managing Products

Learn how to manage your product catalog as a supplier in the Cicero Marketplace.

Overview​

The Products section allows you to manage your complete product catalog, including adding new products, setting prices, managing inventory, and organizing your offerings.

Accessing Products​

From Dashboard​

  1. Navigate to Products in the supplier sidebar
  2. View your complete product list
  3. Search and filter to find specific products

Product List​

List View​

The product list displays:

  • Product Image: Thumbnail
  • Product Title: Name and description
  • MPN: Manufacturer part number
  • Price: Current pricing
  • Stock Status: Availability indicator
  • Actions: Edit, view, manage

Search and Filter​

Find products using:

  • Search Box: Search by name, MPN, or code
  • Filters: Filter by category, status, stock
  • Sorting: Sort by name, date, price

Adding Products​

Add New Product​

To add a new product:

  1. Click Add Product button
  2. Fill in product details
  3. Set pricing and availability
  4. Upload images
  5. Save the product

Product Information​

Basic Details

  • Product title (multi-language support)
  • Description (multi-language support)
  • Manufacturer/brand
  • MPN (Manufacturer Part Number)
  • Category assignment

Media

  • Product images (multiple)
  • Main image selection
  • Image ordering

Pricing

  • Base price
  • Currency
  • VAT rate
  • Quantity discounts

Inventory

  • Stock quantity
  • Stock availability
  • Minimum order quantity

Editing Products​

Accessing Edit Mode​

  1. Find the product in your list
  2. Click Edit or the product row
  3. Make your changes
  4. Save updates

Editable Fields​

You can update:

  • All product information
  • Pricing and discounts
  • Stock levels
  • Images and media
  • Category assignments

Pricing and Availability​

Setting Prices​

Configure pricing:

  • Base Price: Standard unit price
  • Currency: Price currency
  • VAT: Tax rate percentage

Quantity Discounts​

Set up volume pricing:

  • Define quantity thresholds
  • Set discounted prices per tier
  • Encourage bulk purchases

Stock Management​

Manage availability:

  • In Stock: Available quantity
  • Out of Stock: Zero availability
  • Low Stock: Below threshold warning

Bulk Upload​

Import Products​

For large catalogs:

  1. Navigate to Bulk Upload
  2. Download the template file
  3. Fill in product data
  4. Upload the completed file
  5. Review and confirm import

Template Format​

The bulk upload template includes:

  • Product titles
  • Descriptions
  • MPNs
  • Prices
  • Stock quantities
  • Category codes

Validation​

During upload:

  • Data is validated
  • Errors are highlighted
  • Preview before confirming
  • Partial imports supported

Product Statuses​

Status Types​

Products can have these statuses:

StatusDescription
ActiveVisible and available for purchase
DraftNot yet published
InactiveTemporarily hidden
Out of StockNo inventory available

Changing Status​

  1. Open product edit page
  2. Change the status field
  3. Save changes
  4. Status updates immediately

Categories​

Assigning Categories​

Products should be assigned to categories:

  1. Edit the product
  2. Select applicable categories
  3. Products appear in category browsing
  4. Multiple categories supported

Category Hierarchy​

Categories are organized hierarchically:

  • Main categories (Level 0)
  • Subcategories (Level 1, 2, 3)
  • Assign to the most specific level

Images​

Adding Images​

Upload product images:

  1. Click the image upload area
  2. Select image files
  3. Images are uploaded and processed
  4. Drag to reorder

Image Guidelines​

For best results:

  • High resolution (minimum 800x800)
  • White or neutral background
  • Multiple angles
  • Clear product visibility

Main Image​

  • First image is the main image
  • Drag to reorder and change main
  • Main image appears in listings

Export​

Exporting Product Data​

Export your catalog:

  1. Navigate to Products
  2. Click Export button
  3. Select export format
  4. Download the file

Export Formats​

Available formats:

  • CSV for spreadsheets
  • Excel format

Export Contents​

Includes:

  • All product details
  • Pricing information
  • Stock levels
  • Category assignments

Permissions​

Product management requires:

PermissionCapability
View ProductsSee product list
Edit ProductsAdd, modify, delete products

Best Practices​

Product Information​

  • Complete Details: Fill all relevant fields
  • Clear Descriptions: Helpful product descriptions
  • Accurate Pricing: Keep prices up to date
  • Quality Images: Multiple high-quality photos

Inventory Management​

  • Regular Updates: Keep stock accurate
  • Low Stock Alerts: Monitor inventory levels
  • Timely Restocking: Avoid out-of-stock situations

Organization​

  • Consistent Naming: Use clear product names
  • Proper Categories: Assign correct categories
  • Regular Review: Audit catalog periodically

Troubleshooting​

Products Not Appearing​

  • Check product status is Active
  • Verify stock is available
  • Ensure category assignment
  • Review pricing is set

Upload Errors​

  • Check file format
  • Validate required fields
  • Review error messages
  • Correct and retry

Image Issues​

  • Check file format (JPG, PNG)
  • Verify file size limits
  • Ensure proper resolution

Next Steps​