Grouping that the reports also understand
Short answer
Catalogues and tags group products, and the same grouping is a filter on every screen and a breakdown in the reports. A label that cannot be reported on is just decoration.
muhasebe.cirometre.com/products
Products312 products · 86 variants · 5 catalogues
CataloguesTags + New product
AllStock trackedWith variantsBundlesServices
Catalogue: all
312 products Product Catalogue Variants Sale price Cost VAT Type
Crew Neck T-ShirtTX-1042 · Apparel
Duvet Cover SetHM-2031 · Home textile
Gift Set (3 items)ST-5002 · Bundle
Shipping serviceSRV-0001 · Service
The point of a category is the report
Grouping products feels like housekeeping until a question arrives that needs it: which range is carrying the margin, which one is carrying the stock.
The same catalogue that filters the product list breaks down revenue, stock value and margin, so the grouping pays for itself.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a catalogue and a tag?
A product belongs to one catalogue and can carry many tags. Catalogues structure the reports; tags are for ad-hoc grouping.
Can I report by catalogue?
Yes. Revenue, stock value and margin can all be broken down by catalogue.