SKU (Stock Keeping Unit)
A unique identifier for a specific product variation by color, size, or technical option.
Term Definition
SKU stands for Stock Keeping Unit. On wholesale platforms like 1688, a single product listing may incorporate dozens of sub-variants. Each combination of color, dimension, and packaging is tracked under its own distinct SKU with separate price tiers and stock counters.
Usage Example
«We submitted our order itemized by unique SKU codes, specifying precise quantities for each color variant.»
What we do
We verify physical goods against ordered SKU codes at our Guangzhou facility and buy with 0% fee.
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Other terms in this category
MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity)
The minimum number of units a factory or supplier agrees to sell in a single purchase order.
Tiered Pricing
A wholesale pricing schedule where the unit price drops as the ordered volume increases.
Product Sample
A single test unit ordered from a factory to assess quality before committing to a bulk production batch.
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