produktnivå

Produktnivå describes the level of detail used to define products within a company’s product structure, ERP systems, and financial reporting. It governs how products are identified, priced, stocked, billed, and analyzed. The level chosen affects data quality, reporting granularity, and decision speed. In practice, companies use several levels of product definition, from broader categories to individual items.

Common levels include: product family or category (broad grouping such as “headphones”), product line or model family (e.g., “Noise-Canceling Headphones Pro”), and the individual product or SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) that specifies particular attributes such as color, size, or configuration. In some contexts, a “variant” is a level between model and SKU. The choice of level depends on business needs, ERP capabilities, and cost accounting practices.

Uses of produktnivå include cost allocation and profitability analysis by product level, inventory planning, pricing and promotions, catalog management, and reporting. It supports product lifecycle management and portfolio optimization by enabling more precise tracking of performance and better-informed decisions about adding, adjusting, or phasing out items.