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Creating "My Product" with Variants in Peregrine Ship: A Complete Guide
Creating "My Product" with Variants in Peregrine Ship: A Complete Guide
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Written by Bojan Dimov
Updated over 4 months ago

When managing products in your e-commerce store, you may offer different options or variants for each product, such as size, color, or material. Peregrine Ship allows you to create products with multiple variants, each with its own SKU, price, and inventory count. This guide will help you understand how to set up and manage product variants efficiently.

What Are Product Variants?

A product variant is a specific version of a product that differs in certain attributes such as size, color, or model. For example, if you're selling t-shirts, you might offer variants like Small, Medium, Large or colors like Red, Blue, and Black. Each of these variants can have different pricing, stock levels, and SKUs (Stock Keeping Units).

Creating a Product with Variants in Peregrine Ship

Here’s how to create a product with multiple variants in Peregrine Ship:

1. Create the Base Product

Before adding variants, you must first create the base product:

  • Navigate to the "Products" section of your Peregrine Ship dashboard.

  • Click "Create Product" and fill in the general information such as product name, description, and general specifications.

  • The base product serves as the umbrella under which all variants will fall.

2. Add Variants

Once the base product is created, you can start adding variants:

  • In the product creation page, you’ll see an option to "Add Variants". Click this button to begin adding different options for your product.

  • Define the attribute(s) for the variants, such as Size, Color, or Material. For example, if your product is a t-shirt, your attribute might be Size with options like Small, Medium, and Large.

3. Assign Unique SKUs to Each Variant

Each variant must have its own unique SKU (Stock Keeping Unit). SKUs are essential for inventory management, as they help track stock levels, differentiate between variants, and manage fulfillment:

  • Under the variant options, enter a unique SKU for each variant. For example:

    • Small T-Shirt (Red): SKU = TS-S-RED

    • Medium T-Shirt (Blue): SKU = TS-M-BLUE

    • Large T-Shirt (Black): SKU = TS-L-BLACK

  • The unique SKU ensures that each variant is individually tracked for inventory and sales.

4. Set Different Prices for Each Variant (Optional)

Peregrine Ship gives you the flexibility to set different prices for each variant. This is particularly useful if certain variants have a higher cost (e.g., larger sizes or premium materials). Here’s how to set variant prices:

  • In the pricing section of the variant, you’ll see an option to enter a custom price for that specific variant.

  • If a variant has a different price from the base product, simply enter the new price. For example:

    • Small T-Shirt (Red): Price = $20.00

    • Medium T-Shirt (Blue): Price = $22.00

    • Large T-Shirt (Black): Price = $24.00

5. Automatic Pricing for Variants

If you don’t want to manually change the price for each variant, the system will automatically apply the base product price to all variants by default. This saves you time if all your variants share the same pricing.

  • Example: If your base product is priced at $25.00, all variants will automatically inherit this price unless you set a custom price for a specific variant.

6. Manage Inventory for Each Variant

Each variant will have its own inventory count, just like a regular product:

  • After entering the SKU and pricing, you can add the quantity of stock available for each variant.

  • You’ll be able to track the stock levels for each variant separately in your My Inventory section, ensuring that you have full visibility over which variants are in stock and which are running low.

Managing Product Variants in Your Store

Once your variants are created, they will automatically sync with your connected Shopify store or other e-commerce platforms. Each variant will appear as an option under the main product listing, allowing customers to select their preferred version of the product.

  • Customer Experience: When a customer visits your store, they can choose the variant they want (e.g., selecting size and color) directly from the product page. The selected variant’s price and stock availability will be displayed accordingly.

Why Unique SKUs for Variants Are Important

Having a unique SKU for each variant is essential for several reasons:

  • Inventory Tracking: Each SKU represents a specific product variant, making it easier to manage stock levels, order fulfillment, and returns.

  • Accuracy in Fulfillment: With unique SKUs, our warehouse team can quickly identify the exact variant to be packed and shipped, reducing errors.

  • Sales Reporting: You can track the performance of each variant individually. For example, if certain colors or sizes sell better than others, you can adjust your stock levels accordingly.

Setting Default Options and Variant Display

When creating variants, you can also choose a default variant to display on your store's product page. This is the variant that will be selected by default when a customer views the product. It’s a helpful feature if you have a popular variant that you want to highlight.

Editing Variants After Creation

If you need to adjust any details for your variants (e.g., changing SKUs, updating prices, or modifying stock), you can easily do so by:

  • Navigating to My Products in your dashboard.

  • Selecting the product with the variants you want to edit.

  • Making the necessary changes to the variant details.

All changes will automatically sync with your e-commerce store, ensuring that your product listings are always up to date.

Best Practices for Managing Variants

  • Use Clear Naming Conventions: Ensure that the SKU codes for each variant are clearly distinguishable to avoid confusion during order fulfillment.

  • Set Prices Strategically: If your variants differ significantly in price (e.g., premium materials or larger sizes), make sure the price reflects the added value or cost.

  • Monitor Stock Levels: Keep an eye on variant stock levels, especially if certain variants (like popular sizes or colors) tend to sell out faster. Set low-stock alerts to ensure you restock on time.

Conclusion

Creating and managing product variants in Peregrine Ship is an efficient way to offer multiple options for your products while keeping inventory and fulfillment well-organized. With the ability to assign unique SKUs, set custom pricing, and automatically sync with your Shopify store, Peregrine Ship makes managing variants simple and effective.

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