Managing Collections

Configure and maintain collections in Tether

Managing Collections

This guide covers the detailed configuration options available for collections, including dimensions, pricing, suppliers, and more.

Managing collections requires Admin access.

Accessing Collection Settings

1. Navigate to Collections

   Go to SKUs → Collections tab

2. Open a Collection

   Click on a collection name to open its detail view

3. Navigate Tabs

   Use the tabs to access different configuration areas

SKUs Tab

The SKUs tab shows all products in this collection.

Viewing SKUs

• See all SKUs with their codes, names, and attributes
• Filter by status, dimensions, or search
• Click a SKU to open its detail page

Adding SKUs Manually

1. Click Add SKU or use the global Create SKU function
2. Select this collection when creating

Using the SKU Generator

The SKU Generator creates all variant combinations automatically:

1. Click SKU Generator

   Open the generator from the SKUs tab toolbar

2. Configure Templates

   Name Template:

   {collection_name} - {Size} - {Color}
   

   Result: “T-Shirts - Medium - Blue”

   Code Template:

   {collection_code}-{Size}-{Color}
   

   Result: “TSH-M-BLU”

3. Select Dimension Values

   Check which values to include for each dimension

4. Preview

   Review the SKUs that will be created

5. Generate

   Click Generate to create all SKUs

Use consistent abbreviations in code templates. “M” for Medium, “BLU” for Blue keeps codes short but readable.

Removing SKUs

SKUs can be:

• Moved to another collection
• Archived (hidden but preserved)
• Deleted (permanent - use with caution)

Dimensions Tab

Configure product attributes for this collection.

What Are Dimensions?

Dimensions define variable attributes of products:

Dimension	Example Values
Size	XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL
Color	Red, Blue, Black, White, Green
Material	Cotton, Polyester, Silk
Length	Short, Regular, Long

Creating a Dimension

1. Click Add Dimension

   In the Dimensions tab, click Add Dimension

2. Configure Dimension

   • Name: Display name (e.g., “Size”)
   • Code: Short identifier (e.g., “SZ”)
3. Add Values

   Add the possible values for this dimension:

   • Click Add Value
   • Enter the value name and optional code
   • Repeat for all values
4. Save

   Save the dimension configuration

Managing Dimension Values

Adding Values:

• Open the dimension
• Click Add Value
• Enter the new value

Editing Values:

• Click on a value to edit its name or code
• Changes don’t affect existing SKUs

Removing Values:

• Values can only be removed if no SKUs use them
• Archive SKUs first if needed

Deleting a dimension value will fail if any SKUs use that value. Update or archive those SKUs first.

Multi-Level Dimensions

Some dimensions support hierarchical values:

Color
├── Blue
│   ├── Navy Blue
│   ├── Sky Blue
│   └── Royal Blue
├── Red
│   ├── Crimson
│   └── Burgundy
└── Black

This allows filtering at any level.

Hierarchy Tab

Configure how this collection fits into your product hierarchy.

Setting Hierarchy Values

1. For each hierarchy level, select the appropriate value
2. This categorizes all SKUs in the collection
3. Used for reporting and filtering

Example

If your hierarchy is: Category > Subcategory > Line

Set values like:

• Category: “Apparel”
• Subcategory: “Tops”
• Line: “T-Shirts”

Inventory Tab

View aggregate inventory for the collection.

What’s Shown

• Total inventory across all warehouses
• Breakdown by warehouse
• Health status summary
• Coverage days

This is a read-only view. To adjust inventory, use the Inventory dashboard or transactions.

Suppliers Tab

Manage suppliers who provide products in this collection.

Collection-Level Suppliers

Assign suppliers at the collection level when:

• A supplier provides all products in the collection
• Pricing and lead times are consistent

Adding a Supplier

1. Click Add Supplier

   In the Suppliers tab, click Add Supplier

2. Select Supplier

   Choose from your supplier list

3. Configure Details

   • Default lead time
   • Default pricing/cost
   • Minimum order quantities
4. Save

   Save the supplier relationship

SKU-Level Override

Individual SKUs can have different supplier configurations that override collection defaults.

Pricing Tab

Configure pricing for products in the collection.

Pricing Matrix

The pricing matrix lets you set prices based on dimensions:

           | Small | Medium | Large | XL    |
Red        | $20   | $22    | $24   | $26   |
Blue       | $20   | $22    | $24   | $26   |
Premium    | $30   | $33    | $36   | $39   |

Setting Up the Matrix

1. Open Pricing Tab

   Navigate to the collection’s Pricing tab

2. Select Dimensions

   Choose which dimensions affect pricing

3. Enter Prices

   Fill in prices for each combination

4. Save

   Prices are applied to SKUs in the collection

Channel-Specific Pricing

Prices can vary by sales channel:

• Base price for all channels
• Override for specific channels (e.g., higher on Amazon)

BOM Tab

Bill of Materials for collections with manufactured products.

What is BOM?

BOM defines what components make up a finished product:

T-Shirt (Finished Good)
├── Fabric - 0.5 meters
├── Thread - 1 spool
├── Label - 1 piece
└── Packaging - 1 bag

Collection-Level BOM

Set up BOM at the collection level when products share components:

• All t-shirts use the same fabric
• Quantities may vary by size

Configuring BOM

1. Add Component

   Click Add Component in the BOM tab

2. Select SKU

   Choose the component SKU (must be type Component or Raw Material)

3. Set Quantity

   Enter how much of this component is needed

4. Add More

   Repeat for all components

5. Save

   BOM is applied to products in the collection

Settings Tab

General collection configuration.

Available Settings

Setting	Description
Name	Collection display name
Description	Detailed description
Code	Short identifier
Status	Active or Archived

Archiving a Collection

1. Open Settings

   Go to the collection’s Settings tab

2. Change Status

   Set Status to Archived

3. Confirm

   Confirm the archive action

Effects of archiving:

• Collection hidden from default lists
• SKUs remain active (unless individually archived)
• No new SKUs can be added
• Historical data preserved

Restoring a Collection

1. Find the collection (use filters to show archived)
2. Open Settings tab
3. Change Status back to Active

Best Practices

Plan Before Creating

Map out your dimensions and structure before creating collections. It’s easier to set up correctly than to reorganize later.

Use Consistent Naming

Establish naming conventions for:

• Collection names
• Dimension values
• SKU codes

Consistency makes searching and reporting easier.

Document Your Structure

Keep notes on why collections are organized a certain way. This helps onboard new team members.

Regular Maintenance

Periodically review collections:

• Archive unused collections
• Clean up old dimension values
• Verify supplier information

Next Steps

Dimensions

Deep dive into dimension configuration

Product Hierarchy

Set up product categorization

SKU Generation

Create SKUs from dimensions

Suppliers

Manage supplier relationships