When you're adding a new product to your list, the first step is to determine its type. This may seem straightforward, but it can actually be quite tricky because different people may have different opinions about whether a particular item is a grocery or a snack, or whether toothpaste should be classified as an over-the-counter medicine or a fast-moving consumer good.

The following provides an overview of Product Types, their significance, and the importance of selecting the appropriate type when adding a product.

We will provide links to more detailed articles about each product type and when to use them.