Produktgrupp

Produktgrupp, or product group, is a category used in business to group products that share common characteristics for management and analysis. It provides a simple way to organize inventories, pricing, promotions, and reporting by aggregating products into manageable units. The term is common in Swedish-speaking regions and in ERP and merchandising contexts.

Implementation and structure: a product group typically sits within a broader taxonomy that includes product categories and product lines. In many systems, each product (or SKU) is assigned to a single product group, allowing sales and procurement data to be summarized at group level. Some organizations support multiple group assignments for cross-segment products, but this is less common.

Purpose and use: product groups support pricing strategies, discount rules, supplier negotiations, and inventory planning. They enable analysts to compare performance across groups, monitor margins, and forecast demand. They also facilitate catalog management and marketing campaigns by targeting products with shared characteristics.

Criteria and governance: criteria for grouping vary by organization but typically include function, market, price range, brand, supplier, or channel. Maintaining a clear, documented taxonomy is important to avoid overlaps and ensure consistent reporting. Periodic review helps reflect product changes, mergers, or exits from the market.

See also: product category, product line, SKU, product portfolio.