RANGE & ASSORTMENT / BUYING ANSWER
Reducing unnecessary product variants.
How do I simplify a pet assortment before requesting bulk prices?
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THE BUYING ANSWER
Start with a clear definition.
Look for variants that differ only in a minor feature your buyers have not prioritised. Compare whether those changes justify separate labels, packing and material choices. Keep the distinctive features that make the collection useful.
The decision behind the detail.
Removing variants can simplify order management, but merging unlike products can create confusing descriptions. Retain a separate reference whenever the actual specification differs.
PREPARE ONLY WHAT IS RELEVANT
Three details to bring.
- Candidate variants
- List the colours or trim options being reconsidered.
- Buyer value
- Explain why each remaining variation matters to the collection.
- Merge proposal
- Describe exactly which versions could share one specification.
Check together
- Verify that merged rows describe the same finished product.
- Update artwork and packing counts after a reduction.
- Keep a record of removed options for later discussion.
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