Product Catalog

Overview #

The Product Catalog is where you define and manage the specific products your company offers. Each entry includes a category (e.g., bolts and nuts, fittings, flanges) and up to five specifications. This feature ensures your products are clearly described, validated, and searchable by potential partners in ScopeMatch. A well-built catalog strengthens your profile visibility and makes it easier for buyers to identify your capabilities. A complete Product Catalog also powers accurate results in Product Supply lists and Network Analysis, since those features pull directly from the catalog entries you define here.

When to Use It #

Update and manage your Product Catalog when:

1. When first setting up your company profile to showcase your offerings.
2. To add new products or update specifications as your catalog changes.
3. To make your company more discoverable by vendors, distributors, and buyers.
4. To ensure accurate matching in Product Supply lists and Network Analysis.

Step-by-Step Guide #

1. Accessing the Product Catalog
   • Go to Company Profile > Product Catalog.
   • Use the search bar to filter by product category.
2. Adding Products
   • Click + Add Product (top-right corner).
   • Select a category from the dropdown list (e.g., Bolts and Nuts, Flanges).
   • Fill in up to 5 specifications (e.g., material, size, standards, finish).
   • Save the entry to add it to your catalog.
3. Bulk Upload
   • Use the Bulk Upload option to add multiple products at once via CSV.
   • Ensure the CSV matches the format required (category + specifications).
4. Editing and Managing Products
   • Each row has a menu (three dots on the right) for edit or delete.
   • Use the Columns button to adjust which specifications are displayed.
5. Viewing Products
   • Products are listed by Category Name and displayed with their specifications.
   • You can expand and manage individual categories to refine details.
   • Products saved here will automatically be available for use in Product Supply lists, ensuring consistency and reducing duplication.

Best Practices & Tips #

Do: #

1. Add complete specifications (material, size, standards) to make your products discoverable and validated.
2. Keep your catalog up to date – remove outdated items and add new offerings.
3. Use Bulk Upload if you have a large catalog to save time.

Don’t: #

• Leave product entries blank or incomplete; unvalidated products lower your profile visibility.
• Duplicate products with slightly different names – use specifications instead to capture variations.

FAQs #

• How many specifications can I add per product?
  • Up to five. These can include dimensions, standards, materials, finishes, or custom notes.
• Can I import my full catalog at once?
  • Yes, using the Bulk Upload option with a properly formatted CSV file.
• Why isn’t my product showing as validated?
  • Validation requires that your product details align with ScopeMatch’s standardized categories and vendor connections.
• How does my Product Catalog connect with other features?
  • Your catalog entries feed directly into Product Supply lists and Network Analysis, ensuring consistency in sourcing data and vendor validation.

Troubleshooting #

• If products don’t appear in the catalog → Refresh the page; check that the product was saved correctly.
• If Bulk Upload fails → Verify that your CSV format matches the template.
• If specifications are missing → Use the Columns button to reveal hidden fields.

For further details or to request upload assistance, please contact us via helprequest@scopematch.com