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Archived vs Merged
Request: Improved Item Management and Reporting Controls in POS System I am requesting changes to the item management and reporting behavior within the Point of Sale system. I recently spent over an hour attempting to clean up duplicate item records related to Thousand Helmets, and the current limitations in the system are creating ongoing operational issues. Background Over time, multiple item codes were created for the same Thousand Helmet SKUs due to inconsistent coding sources: - Item codes generated by Pedego - Manufacturer item codes from Thousand Helmets for Version 1 helmets - Updated manufacturer item codes from Thousand Helmets for Version 2 helmets There is no meaningful difference between the V1 and V2 helmets. As a result, the same helmet (same collection, color, and size) existed under three different item codes. This resulted in: 279 item codes (31 colors × 3 sizes × 3 code sets). When there should only be 93 item codes (31 colors × 3 sizes). Actions Taken From day one, I asked to delete the duplicate items. That option is not available, so I at first I archived the incorrect (“bad”) item codes. However, they kept showing up in reports and options within the Back Office and Cloud Reports. This morning I spent nearly 2 hours merging the "bad" item codes into the correct (“good”) item codes. While the merge function technically works, it leaves the merged items as archived records that still appear throughout the system. Ongoing Issues Despite being archived, these merged item codes: - Continues to appear in reports and item lists - Appears unless “Archived Items” are manually filtered out (by setting Active = FALSE, which is not always obvious or consistently applied) - Are frequently selected by staff during check-ins because the archived items still match the same style, color, and size - Interferes with inventory counts, stock level reviews, and receiving processes See listing This creates confusion, inaccuracies, and unnecessary operational friction. Requested Improvements - Default Reports and Lists should only list Active Items, unless the user specifically requests the Archived Items be shown. -- In all cases, the system should default to showing Active items only in all lists and reports. -- Archived items should appear only when explicitly toggled on. -- This would prevent staff from inadvertently using incorrect or obsolete item codes. - Ability to Delete Item Codes I understand there may be historical or reporting implications when deleting items. A warning message explaining the potential consequences would be appropriate. However, as the business owner, I should have the option to permanently delete item codes from my own database if I choose. Deleting an item affects only my data and my reporting, and I should be allowed to make that decision. Summary The current behavior—where archived and merged items continue to surface throughout the system—creates ongoing inventory, reporting, and workflow problems. Allowing Active-only defaults, and true deletion of item codes would significantly improve data clarity, staff accuracy, and overall system usability. Thank you for considering these changes. I’m happy to discuss further or provide examples if helpful.
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