ZBI Tools

SKU Generator

Create consistent SKU identifiers for new product lines, categories, and warehouse items. Define prefix, category, numeric padding, and quantity, then copy or export results.

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How to use this tool

Set prefix, category, separator, start number, and digit count.
Choose how many SKU values to generate (up to 1,000).
Copy to clipboard or download TXT/CSV.

Practical example

Generate ELEC-TV-0001 through ELEC-TV-0100 for a new electronics product category.

FAQ

How many SKUs can I generate at once?

Up to 1,000 SKU values per generation in the web version.

Can I customize the separator?

Yes. Use hyphen, underscore, or another single-character separator.

Are generated SKUs stored anywhere?

No. Results exist only in your browser until you copy or download them.

Related ZBI resources

Designing SKU structures that scale

A readable SKU encodes category, variant, and sequence without embedding price or supplier codes that change. Merchandising and warehouse teams agree on prefix rules before the first 100 SKUs ship — retrofitting naming after pick paths go live is expensive.

Field choices and padding

Prefix identifies brand or warehouse zone; category narrows product family; numeric padding preserves sort order in spreadsheets and WMS imports. Use consistent separators (hyphen vs underscore) across all channels so barcode and ERP imports parse identically.

Worked scenario

A furniture maker launches three upholstery lines. They generate FURN-SOF-0001–0050, FURN-CHR-0001–0030, and FURN-TBL-0001–0020, export CSV, and load into the barcode batch tool for label printing the same afternoon.

Operational FAQ

How do I avoid duplicate SKUs across brands?

Include a brand or legal-entity prefix even if catalogs feel small today. Two-letter entity codes prevent collisions when assortments merge.

Should SKU match barcode value exactly?

Not always — GS1 numbers may differ from internal SKU. Document the mapping in your item master so scanners and reports stay aligned.