Lite Kitting Process
Software Plan : Growth & Enterprise
Account Type : Seller Account
Inventory Type: Serialized & Non-Serialized
Feature description
"Lite Kitting" is an inventory management functionality that enables the creation of a 'virtual' kit or bundle product when the pre-assembled physical kit is out of stock. Essentially, instead of relying solely on the pre-packaged kit's inventory, the system checks the availability of the individual component SKUs (child SKUs) that make up the kit. If sufficient inventory exists for all the necessary components, the system allows the kit to be 'assembled on demand' at the point of sale or fulfillment.
Use Case
Scenario:
An e-commerce seller specializes in natural skincare products. They offer a popular "Starter Skincare Kit" that includes:
- A Gentle Cleanser (SKU: CLEANSER-101)
- A Hydrating Toner (SKU: TONER-202)
- A Daily Moisturizer (SKU: MOISTURIZER-303)
The "Starter Skincare Kit" (SKU: KIT-SKINCARE-START) is a pre-packaged bundle.
The Problem:
- The seller experiences fluctuating demand for the "Starter Skincare Kit." Sometimes, the pre-packaged kit inventory runs out unexpectedly, leading to lost sales and disappointed customers.
- Managing separate inventory levels for the kit and its components is complex and can lead to stock imbalances.
The Solution: Implementing Lite Kitting
- The seller enables the Lite Kitting feature in their e-commerce platform.
- When a customer orders the "Starter Skincare Kit" and the kit's dedicated inventory (KIT-SKINCARE-START) is zero or lesser than the order quantity, the system automatically checks the inventory of the child components in the kit (CLEANSER-101, TONER-202, MOISTURIZER-303).
- If sufficient inventory exists for each component, the system "virtually" assembles the kit by deducting the required quantities from the individual SKUs.
- The system accurately reflects the reduced inventory of the individual components.
- The seller can restock the kit, while still selling the individual components.
Benefits for the E-commerce Seller:
- Increased Sales: No lost sales due to kit stockouts.
- Simplified Inventory Management: Reduced need to manage separate kit inventory levels.
- Optimized Inventory Utilization: Prevents individual component inventory from sitting idle.
- Flexibility: The seller can respond quickly to fluctuating demand for the kit.
- Data Accuracy: The system accurately tracks inventory adjustments, providing real-time insights.
Required Settings for this feature to work
lite_kit_enabled": 1
This setting will enable the lite kitting in the system.
show_kit_components": 1
This setting will allow the user to see the component SKUs in the invoice
Please contact the Easyecom Support Team to enable the Lite Kitting setting.
If the lite kitting is enabled, combo product creation will be restricted.B2B Order Workflow for Lite Kitting
Scenario
The kit SKU is composed of two constituent child SKUs
- Physical Kit SKU: sankKIT01
- Child SKU 1: child001 X1 qty
- Child SKU 2: child002 X2 qty
Within the Inventory tab, you'll find a breakdown of the virtual kit inventory, displaying individual SKU counts, physical kit inventory, and the number of complete kits available.
Step 1: Go to Orders > B2B Orders > View Orders
Step 2: Scroll to the right and create the picklist.
Step 3: You may select the picklist size for the physical kit and virtual kit and click "Submit"
When processing B2B orders containing Virtual Kits, it's crucial to understand the picklist size requirement. Virtual Kits are bundles of multiple individual SKUs grouped under a single parent SKU. This means that a single item you see on the order may represent several physical items that need to be picked.
The picklist size dictates the maximum number of individual SKUs that can be included in a single picking task. If the picklist size is too small, it won't accommodate all the child SKUs within a virtual kit.
Consider an order containing two virtual kits:
KIT123: Composed of 3 child SKUs (Child 1, Child 2, Child 3).
KIT456: Composed of 5 child SKUs (Child 1, Child 2, Child 3, Child 4, Child 5).
In this scenario, the minimum permissible picklist size is 5. This is because the largest Virtual Kit (KIT456) has 5 child SKUs.
In case you mention 1 in the picklist, you may get the error shown below.
Step 4: Go to Orders > B2B Orders > Order Batches B2B
Step 5: Assign the picker and the packer, and print the picklist. If the order has KIT inventory as well as child SKU inventory. You will see 2 separate picklists for the physical kit quantity and the virtual kit quantity.
If HHT is enabled, the items have to be picked up first using HHT.
Step 6: Click on the Batch ID or
Go to Packing and Sorting , and scan the Picklist ID
OR
Step 7: Click "Create New Box".
A box id barcode will be generated.
Step 8: Scan the Box ID.
Step 9: Now, Scan the SKU/EAN/UOM/QR
Step 9: Mention the quantity of the Physical Kit.
Step 10: Now close the box.
Once the box is closed, follow the same Step 6 to pack the virtual kit.
Step 12: Click "Create New Box".
A box ID barcode will be generated
Step 13: Scan the box ID.
Step 14: At the packing station, scan the child SKUs/EAN one by one.
Step 15: Once the scan is completed, click "Kit This".
Step 16: Click "Close Box".
Step 17: Scan the box ID to confirm and click "Proceed".
You may now complete the invoicing and handover process for the order. To learn B2B order processing in detail, please go to B2B Order Processing (New).
B2C Order Workflow for Lite Kitting
Scenario
The kit SKU is composed of two constituent child SKUs
- Physical Kit SKU: sankKIT01
- Child SKU 1: child001 X1 qty
- Child SKU 2: child002 X2 qty
Within the Inventory tab, you'll find a breakdown of the virtual kit inventory, displaying individual SKU counts, physical kit inventory, and the number of complete kits available.
Step 1: Go to Orders (main menu) > Order Batches.
Step 2: Click "Create Batch".
Step 3: Click (+) icon to add the orders in the batch.
Step 4: Select the order/orders and click "Add to Batch".
Step 5: Go to Actions and Print Picklist.
Step 6: Click on the Batch ID.
Step 7: In the Unconfirmed Tab, select the order and click "Confirm".
Step 8: In the Print tab, select the order and click "Packing Station".
Step 9: Click "Start Scanning".
Step 10: Scan the Kit SKU/EAN.
Step 11: Now, scan each child SKU one by one.
Step 12: Once scanning is completed, the system will print the invoice automatically.
You may now complete the Manifest Process. To learn about B2C order processing in details, go to B2C Order Processing.Returns & Cancellations
Returns: For returns, individual SKUs from a Virtual Kit were already converted into Physical Kits during order packing. When the return arrives, the entire Kit is then processed for putaway, and the Physical Kit's inventory is updated accordingly.
Cancellations: If a cancellation occurs before the "Kit This" process during packing, the Virtual Kit's SKUs will be putaway into their respective individual inventories. However, if the cancellation happens after the "Kit This" process, the entire kit will be putaway as a single kit inventory item.
FAQs
Q: How does inventory syncing work when Lite Kitting is enabled?
When inventory is synced with Lite Kitting enabled, the system calculates and pushes a combined stock count. This count includes both the physical inventory of the kit itself, and the potential number of kits that can be assembled from its individual components (child SKUs).
Q. How does Lite Kitting handle order fulfillment?
When an order for a kit product is received, the system first checks the available inventory of the physical kit. If sufficient physical kit inventory is available, it is allocated to fulfill the order. If the physical kit inventory is insufficient, the system then reserves the necessary quantities of the kit's individual component SKUs (child SKUs) to complete the remaining portion of the order.
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