To make modifications to the basic details of your product data, click on the Edit button in the Manage Products area.
When adding product information, there are some restricted words which may only be used sold by those authorized by the trademark owner.
Within the Basic Details tab, product information is available to add, edit, or remove:
- Top Checkboxes
- Product Details
- Manufactured, Assembled, and Decorated In
- Tax Information
- Shipping and Packaging
- Company, Line and Brand Name
- Safety and Compliance
- Eco Certifications
- Prop 65
- Warranty and Battery Information
- Disclaimer and Additional Product Information
After adding or editing the information, click on the "Save" button. If you are completely finished managing the product information and are ready to make it live; click on the "Make Active" button.
Top Checkboxes
The top checkboxes options are:
- Countries this Product ships to (Market Segments)
Use the dropdown to select the locations where you will ship this product. The options available will be populated based on your company's membership profile with ASI. - Private
Private enables items to be available for as featured products, but not available in searches on your website. - New
A product can be considered "New" for up to six months. This option will be checked by default, however, it can be unchecked. It is important to note that this action cannot be undone. If the new box is unchecked, a warning will be displayed. After clicking on "OK", saving the item, and making it active, the "New" flag will be removed from the product listing. - Closeout
Check this box to indicate if the item is a closeout. - Product Confirmation
Use the Product Confirmed through checkbox to indicate that the item's information is confirmed through a specific date. The standard confirmation time range is one (1) calendar year from the confirmation date, but you can click on the calendar icon to choose a different time frame.
Product Details
The fields available in the Product Detail section are:
- What type of product are you entering?
- Product Name (Required)
- Product Number
- UPC Code, External Product ID, SKU
- Description (Required)
- Summary Description (Required)
- Category (Required)
- Product Keywords
- Product Theme
- What type of product are you entering?
Use the dropdown to select the best type for the product. - Product Name (Required)
This is the name of the item and will be automatically populated from the information you entered in the Add Product window. - Product Number
If your item has a product number enter it in the Product number field. - UPC Code, External Product ID, SKU
- UPC Code: A UPC code (Universal Product Code) is a unique 12-digit number and scannable barcode combination used to identify retail products. If your product has a UPC code, enter it here.
- External Product ID (Required): The External Product Id is automatically generated by ESP Updates. It is not recommended that this number be altered.
- SKU: A SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) number is a unique code made of letters and numbers that a business assigns to a product to track inventory and sales. If the product has one SKU number for all attributes (color, size, material, etc.), you can enter that number here. If the product has multiple SKU numbers, use the SKU tab.
- Description (Required)
Enter as much descriptive information as possible in this field. If you created a new product, this information will already be populated from the Add Product window. - Summary Description (Required)
Type a short description for the ESP Quick View and other short description areas. - Categories
You may assign up to two (2) categories to your product, but must select at least one in order to make the product active. To view additional categories, click on the View More Categories link and scroll through the list. You can also use the Search Categories box and begin typing the category name. Once you've selected your category or categories, click on the Apply button.
To remove a category, click on the "X" next to the category to be deleted.
- Product Keywords
To further improve search results, enter keywords that are specific and relevant to your product. Separate each keyword with a comma or by hitting the enter key on your keyboard. - Product Theme
Use the "Choose a Theme" button to select from the available theme options.
Manufactured, Assembled, and Decorated In
- Manufactured In
According to the Federal Trade Commission, for a product to be called Made in USA, it must be "all or virtually all" made in the U.S. This means that final assembly or processing of the product occurs in the U.S., all significant processing that goes into the product occurs in the U.S., and all or virtually all ingredients or components of the product are made and sourced in the United States. Use the drop-down to select the appropriate country. Do not select U.S.A. if the product was assembled in the U.S.A. from parts/pieces manufactured elsewhere. - Assembled In
According to the Federal Trade Commission, assembled in USA means its principal assembly takes place in the U.S. and the assembly is substantial. For the "assembly" claim to be valid, the product's last "substantial transformation" also should have occurred in the U.S. and may contain globally sourced components. Use the drop-down to select the appropriate country. - Decorated In
Decorated in USA indicates a product's imprinting/decoration occurs in the U.S. even if the product is manufactured or assembled in another country. Use the drop-down to select the appropriate country.
Tax Information
To establish tax information for a product, use the dropdown to select the category of the tax. The tax code and description will be automatically filled in based off the dropdown selection. The code and description are not editable.
Shipping and Packaging
- Shipping Estimate
Indicate the number of products packaged and choose the type of container used for shipping from the dropdown list. Use the Shipping Dimensions field to enter the length, width and height of the shipping container (not the dimensions of the product itself). Utilizing the dropdown list, choose the unit type. Use the Clear All button to remove information from all fields.
Note: If the dimensions include fractions, enter a space between the whole number and fraction. Do not include hyphens.Enter the Shipping Weight and the unit type from the drop down list.
Indicate if the cost of shipping is based on the weight of the package or the size of the package by clicking the appropriate box. If free shipping is offered for this item, check the box at the bottom of this section.
- Item Packaging
Indicate all packaging types that apply to the product by checking the appropriate box. If you have a packaging type that is not shown on the list, just click “Add an Additional Packaging Type”. A box will display for you to enter the new packaging type.
- Additional Shipping Information
Additional shipping information can be added by typing in the box provided. Any shipping information that has associated costs should be entered as a Shipping Option. Check the Order can be shipped in a plain box if you will ship the order with no supplier contact information on the box. - Carrier Information
Use the dropdown to provide details about carrier information for this product. - Delivery Options & Item Assembled
Use the dropdown to select delivery option information. Use the Item Assembled dropdown to provide information regarding wherher the item will be assembled upon delivery. - Options
To add custom shipping options, click on the "Add a Custom Shipping Option" link. The Add an Option window will open. You will be prompted to indicate whether this option is required for ordering. Next, select "Shipping" from the Option Type dropdown.Enter a brief Option Name in the Option Name field. Type the value(s) for the option and then hit Enter, Comma or Tab on your keyboard.
Note: When entering values, enter them individually; not as a grouped value. For example, enter "A", "B", "C" not "A, B, or C".If only one option value can be ordered check the "Can only order one" checkbox. Enter any additional information which may apply to this option. To include any additional charges for the option, go to the Pricing Tab.
When you are finished, click on Apply to return to the Basic Detail tab or click on Apply & Add to create another option for this product.
Company, Line, and Brand Name
In this section, you are able to review your Company Name and any Line Names associated with this product. To add a Brand Name, enter the name in the Brand Name(s) box. Brand Names are those names that have been trademarked™, Copyrighted© or Registered®. Use the dropdown below the box to select the search filter options:
- Starts With: Will show all matching results which start with the letters you have entered.
- Contains: Will show all matching results that contain the letter sequence you entered anywhere within matching results.
Safety and Compliance
- Certifications and Compliance
In the Safety and Compliance area, check any certification and/or compliance that apply to the product. If your certification or compliance is not on the list, you can click on the "Contact Us" link. - Link to Product Data Sheet
If you have certification documentation, you can enter the URL for it in the available text box. - Safety
Check the box next to any choking hazard that applies to your product. - Hazardous Material
Use the dropdown to indicate if the product contains any hazardous materials.
Eco Certifications
Eco certifications enable you to give your product an eco-friendly distinction. Click on the Add Eco Certificate link. The Add Eco Certificate window will open. In the pop-up window, choose which option corresponds with the certificate. There are three certificate options available:
- Sustainable Materials
- Sustainable Production
- Responsible Giving
The required fields will be marked with a red asterisk. After checking the appropriate option, select the issuing organization from this dropdown. While only the issuing organization itself is required, it is recommended that Issue and Expiration dates are supplied for each certificate, as well as a credential URL. Once you have finished configuring the certificates information, check the agreement on at the bottom of the window that reads “I agree that any assessment, certification, inspection and/or related examination related to any authenticity of certificates are provided or conducted by the Supplier with no involvement from Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI)”. Then, click on the "Save" button. The newly added certificate will now be applied to the product as well as included in the dropdown for future use.
Prop 65
If this product contains any chemicals or requires any warnings under Prop 65, enter the warning in the proper corresponding box.
Warranty and Battery Information
- Warranty Information
If you offer a warranty on your product, check the Warranty Available checkbox. Then, check the box next to any warranty information that applies to your product. If you need to create more warranty information, enter it in the box provided. To add more custom warranty information, click on the Add Warranty Info button and then type in the new box provided. - Battery Information
If your product uses batteries, you can use the checkboxes to indicate if batteries are included, required, battery size, or the number of batteries needed. To add custom battery information, click on the Add an Additional Battery Info button and then type in the new box provided.
Disclaimer and Additional Product Information
- Disclaimer
If there are any disclaimers that apply to this product, you can enter that information in the disclaimer box. For example: Due to the hand carving process we do not guarantee that any two items will be exact. - Additional Product Information
Use the Additional Product Information box to add more details about the product, such as Over run/Under run statements. For example: "Order is considered complete with 5% over or under run". Do not enter upcharges in this section. Additional charges should be added as an upcharge in the Pricing tab.