Product Dictionary

The Product Dictionary is a powerful tool in Propamp.ai that allows you to manage, organize, and customize how your products are displayed and analyzed throughout the platform. This guide explains all the features available and how to leverage them effectively.

Understanding the Product Table

Upon accessing the Product Dictionary, you’ll see a comprehensive table displaying all your products:

The table includes the following information for each product:

• Product Image: Visual representation of your product
• Product Name: The name used throughout Propamp.ai
• ASIN: Amazon Standard Identification Number
• SKU: Stock Keeping Unit
• Action Icons: Edit name, Configure COG, and more

Customizing Product Names

Propamp.ai allows you to customize how product names appear throughout the platform, making them more concise and recognizable:

To Edit a Product Name:

1. Locate the product in the table by hovering over the product name
2. Pencil icon (✏️) will appear, click on it
3. A modal will appear with the current name (if you have set one previously) in an input field
4. Enter a shorter, more recognizable name
5. Click checkmark icon to save the changes

Setting Cost of Goods (COG)

One of the most crucial features of the Product Dictionary is the ability to set accurate Cost of Goods for your products, which enables precise profitability calculations inside our platform:

To Configure COG Information:

1. Find the product you want to update
2. Click the settings/cog icon (⚙️) in the Actions column
3. A COG configuration modal will appear with the following fields:
   • Marketplace: Dropdown to select which connected marketplace this COG applies to
   • Effective Date: Date picker to specify when this COG should take effect
   • Cost Per Product: Input field for the unit cost paid to your supplier
   • Shipping Cost Per Unit: Input field for the transportation cost to get the product to the selected marketplace
4. Fill in all required fields
5. Click “Save” to apply the COG information

Product Visibility Controls

The Product Dictionary allows you to control which products appear in your analytics and reports:

Showing Historical Products

By default, Propamp.ai displays your currently active products. To show products that were previously sold but may not be active now:

1. Locate the “Show Historical Products” toggle switch at the top of the Product Dictionary
2. Click the switch to turn it ON (it will change color when active)
3. The table will refresh to include previously sold products from your Amazon account
4. From there you can check and uncheck the products you want to include in the analytics and reports

Selecting Products for Analytics

To specify which products you want to include in your analytics throughout the platform:

1. Find the product(s) you want to include
2. Click the toggle switch in the “Available” column
3. Products with the switch ON will be included in dashboards, reports, and analytics views
4. Products with the switch OFF will be excluded from analysis but remain in your dictionary

Product Grouping and Custom Ordering

A powerful feature of the Product Dictionary is the ability to organize your products into logical groups and custom orders, which affects how they appear throughout the platform:

Enabling Grouping and Reordering Mode:

1. Locate the “Enable Grouping and Reordering” toggle switch at the top of the dictionary
2. Click the switch to turn it ON
3. The table will refresh and enter reorganization mode

Working with Parent Views

When grouping is enabled, products are organized by parent views (typically by product families or variants):

1. Each parent product will show as a header row
2. Child variations (different sizes, colors, etc.) appear grouped underneath
3. You can expand or collapse parent rows using the arrow icon

Custom Ordering Through Drag and Drop

To change the order of products or groups:

1. With grouping mode enabled, hover over the product or group you want to move
2. Your cursor will change to indicate drag capability
3. Click and hold to grab the item
4. Drag it to the desired position
5. Release to drop it in the new location
6. The system will automatically save your custom order

How Custom Ordering Affects the Platform

Your custom product grouping and ordering will be reflected across the entire Propamp.ai platform:

• Financial reports will display products in your specified order
• Dashboard widgets will prioritize display based on your ordering
• Analytics sections will maintain consistent product grouping
• Export functions will preserve your custom organization

Note: Custom ordering affects visual presentation only and does not impact calculations or data relationships.

Filtering and Searching Products

For accounts with many products, the Product Dictionary offers robust filtering and search capabilities:

Using the Search Function:

1. Locate the search box at the top of the product table
2. Type any part of the product name, ASIN, or SKU
3. The table will filter in real-time to show matching products

Importing Product Data

All of your products will automatically sync up from your Amazon account to the Product Dictionary.

Best Practices for Product Dictionary Management

To get the most out of the Product Dictionary:

1. Keep COG Data Current: Update your Cost of Goods whenever your costs change to ensure accurate profitability reporting.

2. Use Descriptive Custom Names: Choose product names that will be easy to recognize in reports and dashboards.

3. Organize Logical Groups: Group related products together for easier analysis and comparison.

4. Review Inactive Products: Periodically assess whether historical products should be included in your analytics.

5. Maintain Consistent Naming Conventions: Develop a standardized approach to product naming to keep your dictionary clean and organized.

6. Regular Audits: Schedule regular reviews of your Product Dictionary to ensure all information is current and accurate.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Products Not Appearing in Dictionary

If products from your Amazon account aren’t appearing:

• Verify your Amazon connection is active and authorized
• Check if you need to enable “Show Historical Products”

Problems with Drag and Drop Ordering

If you’re having issues with the custom ordering feature:

• Make sure “Enable Grouping and Reordering” is toggled ON
• Try using a different browser if the drag function isn’t working
• Remember that you can only drag items within their parent group