What is a KIT item?

In retail business, a KIT item is a product that is sold as a collection of individual items or components that are packaged together to create a single unit. The components of the KIT item are typically related to each other and are designed to be used together in some way.

For example, a KIT item could be a set of tools packaged together to form a toolkit, or a set of skincare products packaged together to form a skincare regimen. In the case of electronics, a KIT item could be a bundle of computer components, or a set of speakers and a sub woofer sold together.

KIT items are often sold at a higher price point than the individual components would be sold separately, as customers are paying for the convenience of having everything packaged together in a single unit. KIT items can also be marketed as a complete solution for a specific need or use case, which can be appealing to customers who don't want to spend time selecting individual components.

Overall, KIT items can be a profitable offering for retailers as they can command a higher price point and appeal to customers who value convenience and a complete solution.

Benefits:

There are several benefits of offering KIT items in retail business:

Increased sales: KIT items can help increase sales as they provide customers with a complete solution for a specific need or use case. This can be more appealing to customers who don't want to spend time selecting individual components.

Higher profit margins: KIT items can be sold at a higher price point than the individual components sold separately, resulting in higher profit margins for retailers.

Simplified inventory management: KIT items can simplify inventory management for retailers as they only need to track and manage inventory for a single SKU instead of multiple individual components.

Brand awareness: KIT items can help increase brand awareness as they are often marketed as a complete solution for a specific need or use case, making them more memorable and recognizable to customers.

Reduced returns: KIT items can help reduce returns as they are sold as a complete solution for a specific need or use case, which can minimize the chances of customers returning individual components.

Convenience for customers: KIT items can be more convenient for customers as they provide a complete solution in a single package, saving customers time and effort in selecting and purchasing individual components.

Overall, KIT items can be a profitable and convenient offering for retailers, helping increase sales, simplify inventory management, and provide customers with a complete solution for their needs.

To create a KIT Item in HQ (Rpos7), follow the steps below:

Step 1: Go to MDM > Item Master Management > Item Master

Step 2: Click on the Edit button to edit the item or click on Add Item to add a new item.

Step 3: Locate Item Product Type and select KIT from the list.

To Configure the KIT item in Rpos7, do the following steps:

Step 1: Go to Inventory > Masters > Assembly / KIT Config

Step 2: Click on the Type drop-down and select the KIT from the list.

Step 3: Press Enter and select the Assembly/KIT Product from the list.

Step 4: Put the desired KIT Config Qty you want.

Step 5: Then click on Code field and press Enter Button to bring up the Product list LOV.

Step 6: Select the items you want from the list.

Step 7: Fill up all the items and put the Qty also as required.

Step 8: Then click on F6 Save to save the settings.

(Note: Key settings may vary from user to user; you can click on the blank button just beside F1 Key to change the key combinations to find the desired key)

Step 9: Click on OK to complete the set-up.

KIT Preparation Process:

Step 1: Go to Inventory > Kit > Kit Preparation.

Step 2: Select the item from the list and then put the "Kits to be prepared" count and click on the prepare button.  

At the time of sales, you will be able to see the stock count after preparing the Kit items. Also, in the Kit preparation details (324) report, you will get the entire details.

What is Undo Kit Preparation?

The Undo Kit Preparation screen serves the purpose of reversing or undoing the Kit item that has been prepared. For instance, if you have assembled a Dry Fruit Gift pack (Kit item) containing various items such as Almonds, Hazelnuts, Cashew nuts, Walnuts, and others for the Diwali festival, you may wish to disassemble the gift pack and sell the individual items once the festival has concluded. This process facilitates that transition effectively.

Undo Kit Preparation Process:

Step 1: Go to Inventory > Kit > Undo Kit Preparation

Step 3: The Undo Kit process is irreversible. Click on Yes to continue.

For Kit Preparation Generic, refer the link:

For Unpack Kit, refer the link:

To create a KIT Item in HQ (Rpos6), follow the steps below:

Step 1: Go to MDM > Item Master Management > Item Master

Check out the complete details of Kit config or Recipe management from HQ Rpos6 from this link:

Now as you have learnt about the Recipe management, check this link to learn how to do Kit Preparation:

FAQ:

Can we change the Item Product Type once it is mapped with an item? For example, from KIT to Trade As Is?

No, it is not possible once the item master is saved.

Reports in HQ Rpos6:

• 467 : KIT - Date Wise Prepared Summary

• 469 : KIT- Ingredient Consumption Details

• 651 : KIT Assembly - Ingredients Details

How to activate Item Preparation Status in Item Master?

Step 1: Go to Admin > Configuration > Masters

Step 2: Search for item preparation and then put a tick on the visible check box to activate that.

Printing Configuration (Rpos7):