Part numbers?

colormax

I have always thought that if a part numbering system could be created that is six digit based it would help tremendously in regards to inventory organization. It is difficult to do due to lego has so many parts and it is impossible to have all of these parts to start a part numbering system. I was curious if this could be implemented into the site so that every part has a numerical six digit sku numbering system.

DagsBricks

You could always use the 6 or 7 digit number LEGO part/color code.

Beyond that the part numbers currently used are canon. They are stamped on there by LEGO themselves. To change them would cause a tear in the space-time continuum and Ole Kirk himself would come throttle your neck.

Brian

Lawrence

We could potentially create our own number system but I'm very hesitant to do so as there are so many already. Internally we use a random number system. Every item in the database has a random unique number that is just made up.

colormax

Well my thought was it could be up to the user to have the option. For instance currently I have to create new part numbers in order to accomadate parts that have never been entered into my store so I am able to locate them. It would be much easier to organize by a six digit sku rather then the lego part numbers. My thought would be for a feature in the inventory settings to set a predefined six digit sku. For intense you could have a brick 2 x 4 be 2001 meaning that the first for digits are the specific part, then the last two digits could associate with color reference. For instance black could be 01. So a black 2 x 4 brick would be 200101, or 2001-01. There would not need to be a change to the existing part number from lego as this could help identify this part. Then we could run a complete download of all parts and have the entire lego inventory easily accessible through our inventory software or online. Just a thought. May seem a bit much.

pazzo

why not leave a 2x4 brick 3001.... instead of making it 2001?

pazzo

and what would be against using the same numbers as in Bricklink?
Now when I get an order, I have to find the part or minifig bij really carefully looking at the picture... all my inventorie is stored under Bricklink part numbers...

colormax

If it works it is good, however it is hard to find parts if you have a large number of items. What I did in bricklink was created a 4 to 6 digit sku system. Some of the parts on bricklink have easy lego part numbers but others like minifig torso's or minifig heads can become more difficult to keep in order as they have such long and unique part numbers. The sku system can be created in excel which I could do. The end result is finding parts much faster then before, on bricklink when my orders come in all of my remarks are the inventory number I created and finding parts takes much less time and start from part 0001 to 9999 then I had to create a six digit system in order to accomodate new parts that I encounter that have never entered my store. As far as leaving the brick 3001 that is fine just would like to identify different colors more easily with a six digit sku.

plastic-brickscouk

I can see where colormax is coming from on this one and think there is a valid point.

It's not a case of creating a new part numbering system for Lego but allowing there to be a 'Stock Number' field available in the inventory for in house use by the vendor that matches with their own system. Calling it an SKU makes sense as it's a standardised term and it could be enabled/disabled at order print out to help in picking.

I don't see it creating a problem for buyers if it's included in the invoice print so long as it's marked as SKU or Stock Number. Most invoices contain this information and we generally skim over iot as it means nothing to us as a customer.

It would be an optional field in the inventory that people could use if they so wanted and doesn't have to have a standardised system as each individual would have their own method of organisation and stock control

Lawrence

We do have a Private notes field which can be used as a SKU. I will consider showing our random numbers on the website at a later date, I feel the website needs a bit more traction for people to respect them.