Kitting
Quick answer
Combining several individual products into a single set (kit) with its own SKU, before or at order time.
Key takeaways
- Static kitting - kits are pre-assembled and stored as a new SKU
- Dynamic kitting - the kit is assembled at order time (no pre-made stock)
What kitting is
Kitting is the process of combining several individual SKUs into a set (kit) sold as one product with its own SKU. De-kitting is the reverse: breaking a set into components.
Types
- Static kitting - kits are pre-assembled and stored as a new SKU
- Dynamic kitting - the kit is assembled at order time (no pre-made stock)
Why stock management matters
The challenge of kitting is stock: components and the finished kit 'compete' for the same physical stock. Without a system linking the BOM (component list) to availability, false stock promises arise.
How CRMconnect helps
CRMconnect WMS + OMS manages kits by BOM: it computes kit availability from components in real time, generates assembly tasks and keeps stock correct for both components and kits.
Real-world example
A gift retailer sold manually assembled sets with frequent stock errors. With dynamic kitting in CRMconnect, set availability is computed from components in real time, and assembly triggers on order - zero stock over-promises.
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Frequently asked
Difference between static and dynamic kitting?+
Static: kits are pre-assembled and stored as a separate SKU. Dynamic: the kit is assembled on order from components. Dynamic avoids locked stock but needs real-time availability calculation.
What is a BOM in kitting?+
Bill of Materials - the list of components making up a kit. The system uses it to compute how many kits can be made from available component stock.
How do I avoid stock over-promising on kits?+
With a system that ties kit availability to real component stock and reserves components at order confirmation, not after.
Where CRMconnect fits
Related terms
Picking
The process of retrieving products from warehouse locations to fulfil an order - the most costly warehouse activity.
LogisticsWMS (Warehouse Management System)
The system orchestrating physical warehouse operations: receiving, putaway, picking, packing, shipping.
OperationsSKU (Stock Keeping Unit)
Internal unique code of an item in your stock - finer granularity than GTIN.
LogisticsFulfillment
The complete order fulfilment process: pick → pack → ship → tracking → delivery → returns support.