Set a product's unit of measure

A unit of measure (UoM) is how you count a product — each, case, pallet, kg. Setting it right keeps quantities meaningful across receiving, picking and reports.

Set the unit

On a product’s add or edit form, choose its unit of measure. Each is the default and the right answer for most discrete items.

Cases and inner packs

If you receive cases but pick eaches, record the case quantity — how many eaches are in a case. Then:

• Receiving a case adds the full each-count to stock.
• Pickers still pick in eaches.

This way one scan of a case barcode books in the right number of units.

Weight and volume

For items sold by weight or volume — bulk grain, liquids — choose a unit like kg or L. Receiving and counts then capture the measured amount rather than a piece count.

Be consistent

Whatever unit you choose, stick with it for that product. Mixing eaches and cases on the same SKU is the fastest way to a confusing count.

Tip: decide UoM by how you pick, not how you buy. If orders ship in eaches, eaches is your base unit — express purchasing in cases on top of it.