Dump SKUs

A dump stock keeping unit (SKU) is created for the following reasons:

• As non-inventory that has no part number to reference
• As a roll-up SKU for bulk commodity items, like fasteners and bolts
• For new items that have not been added to the inventory system
• For store-issued coupons
• Rebates
• Consignments

Example: If a new item does not scan at checkout because it was not added to inventory, you can enter a dump SKU with a part number that you pre-identified as MISC, and then manually enter the price.

To use a dump SKU to efficiently manage your inventory, follow these guidelines:

Item	Guideline
Part #	Create a part number that is short and easy to remember.
Alternate #	Enter codes or names that are easy for cashiers to recognize and recall.
Description	Enter information that will make sense to you and your customers, especially since it will appear on reports and receipts.
Cost	Enter a zero amount as $0.00.
Sale price	Enter a zero amount as $0.00, or a large amount, such as $500.00, so that you will notice when someone is leaving the store without paying for the item.
Department	Create a different dump SKU for each department and include numbers that identify the item.
Reference margin	Enter a reference margin if the sale price for the dump SKU is zero. The reference margin calculates a fixed margin when a price is entered at checkout so that the margins stay fixed when you apply a dump SKU.
Maximum quantity	Set the Max. Qty to zero and then lock it so that Paladin does not try to reorder the item.
Non-inventory	Check this box so that it will not affect your stock on hand (SOH) inventory counts.