The different types of items

Context:

MASOCIETE is a company specializing in the supply of items tailored to all needs, whether for individuals, professionals, or businesses. Its catalog is structured into several categories of products and services to meet the expectations of each customer.

Mr. DUPONT is an entrepreneur who wants to expand his business in the field of crafts and training. He discovers MASOCIETE and realizes that the company offers everything he needs:

Training: He wants to learn new artisanal manufacturing methods. MASOCIETE offers tailored training courses that he can take online or in person.

Lot: To get started, he buys a lot of essential raw materials, thereby benefiting from a favorable price.

Raw materials: He orders specific wood and resins to create his custom-made artisanal products.

Retail: MASOCIETE also offers items resold directly from suppliers, giving it access to products that it does not manufacture itself.

Options: When placing an order, he adds a customization option for certain items, such as wood engravings.

Packs: He benefits from a “Business Launch” pack including a set of raw materials, tutorials, and personalized support.

Manufactured products: MASOCIETE allows it to purchase ready-made products to supplement its offering without having to manufacture everything itself.

Service: Finally, to help him manage his business, he subscribes to a business strategy consulting service offered by MASOCIETE.

Implementation in SIMAX

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Training: This refers to education or support offered to customers in the form of courses, workshops, or online training. It is a service that is sold, not stored, and not subject to logistics.

Lot: This is a set of several items grouped together and sold as a single unit. This type of item is physical, managed in inventory, and requires logistics.

Raw material: This is a set of several items grouped together and sold as a bundle. This type of item is physical, managed in stock, and requires logistics.

Retail: These are products purchased from suppliers and resold without any processing. They are physical, managed in stock, and subject to logistics.

Option: This is an additional service or customization applied to a product or service. It does not involve inventory management or logistics.

Pack: This is an offer combining several products or services. Depending on its content, a pack can be physical or intangible, sold and sometimes subject to logistics.

Manufactured product: These are items designed and manufactured by MASOCIETE from raw materials. They are physical, managed in stock, sold, and require logistics.

Service: This is an intellectual or technical intangible service that is sold without involving inventory management or logistics.