Cloud AI Product & SKU Management Software | 1Channel Kenya

Lock every SKU to one Kenyan master. Brand to barcode, KEBS codes to KRA eTIMS tax tags, all synced cloud-side.

Admins post brands, products, packs, and UOM rules in the portal. Reps and tier-1 distributors order off the same KES-priced master on Android.

What You Get:
Brand > Category > Product > SKU • KRA eTIMS Tax Codes • KEBS-Listed Attributes • Serial / Batch / Expiry Tracking • UOM Calculator • Bulk Master Import • Cloud Sync to Distributors

Trusted by product managers, catalogue teams, operations heads, and distribution businesses managing complex SKU portfolios.

Why Choose Cloud AI Product & SKU Management Software in Kenya?

One product hub for Kenyan brands. Portal for catalogue admins, mobile master for reps and dukas, one KES-priced backend.

4-Level Catalogue: Brand > Category > Product > SKU. Captures multi-pack and multi-flavour variants under one parent.

KE-Compliant SKU Fields: SKU code, KRA eTIMS tax code, UOM, MRP in KES, cost, barcode, KEBS reference, ERP code, shelf life.

Per-SKU Tracking: Locks each SKU as Serial, Batch, or Expiry Tracked. Drives FEFO at the Mombasa port and FIFO at upcountry depots.

UOM Calculator: Sets case = 24 packs = 288 pieces. Used when a Naivas chain orders by case and a duka orders by piece.

Bulk Master Upload: Onboards 5,000+ SKU consignment-driven catalogues through CSV. Validates duplicates and missing KEBS codes on import.

Single Cloud Master: Same SKU master routes to Orders, Pricing in KES, Schemes, GRN, and 24+ reports. Zero duplicate catalogues.

Distribution Management Suite

Complete distribution management tools to streamline distributor operations, order processing, inventory control, and secondary sales across your distribution network

Distributor Order Management

Retailer orders, approvals, inventory allocation, delivery notes, and secondary sales

Inventory & Stock Management

Track sellable stock, warehouse inventory, transit stock, and automate replenishment

Warehouse Management

Multi-warehouse inventory, stock transfers, batch tracking, GRN, and dispatch

Batch & Expiry Management

Batch-level tracking, FEFO/FIFO/LIFO allocation, expiry monitoring, and stock rotation

Trade Promotion Management

Value-based, volume-based, and free goods schemes with auto-application

Pricing Management

Customer-specific, geography-based pricing with validity dates and auto-application

Territory & Beat Management

Configurable geography hierarchy, beat planning, outlet mapping, and user assignment

Workflow Automation

No-code workflows with conditions, triggers, notifications, and multi-level approvals

Distributor Analytics & Reporting

24+ default reports, real-time dashboards, sales trends, and CSV export

Payment & Credit Management

Outstanding tracking, credit limits, invoice payment allocation, and credit notes

Return & Claims Management

Multi-level returns, damage claims, credit note generation, and GRN discrepancy

GRN & Inward Management

Goods receipt notes, ordered vs received validation, and batch tracking

Distributor Self-Service Portal

B2B ordering platform for distributors with self-service ordering and payments

Mobile DMS App

Order booking app with GPS attendance, market visits, beat execution, and AI assistant

AI-Powered DMS

Conversational AI assistant, auto order validation, intelligent FIFO/FEFO, and automation

How Our Software Works?

Admin portal: posts the 4-level catalogue with KRA eTIMS tax codes, MRP in KES, barcode, KEBS code, and tracking mode. Mobile master: surfaces the same SKUs to reps placing orders at dukas, supermarket chains, and tier-1 distributors.

SKU management software mobile app showing product catalogue, order placement, and stock visibility

Product catalogue management dashboard showing SKU hierarchy, UOM configuration, and product master

Admin dashboard showing product hierarchy configuration, SKU management, and inventory overview

Product analytics dashboard showing SKU performance, inventory reports, and top-selling products

SKU Management Insights & Resources

Curated reads from the Kenya blog on this topic, workflows, dashboards, and practical guides.

Product and Price Master Discipline for Kenyan Distribution

Product and Price Master Discipline for Kenyan Distribution

Running SKU-Level Sales Schemes for Kenyan Brands

Running SKU-Level Sales Schemes for Kenyan Brands

Catching Shelf Gaps in Kenyan Retail with AI Image Recognition

Catching Shelf Gaps in Kenyan Retail with AI Image Recognition

Capturing Field Orders on Mobile Across Kenya

Capturing Field Orders on Mobile Across Kenya

Rewards and Recognition

Our recognitions constantly motivate us to push the envelope of excellence and empower our customers with winning ideas each day.

Comprehensive Features Overview

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Product Hierarchy

Posts Brand > Category > Product > SKU. Mirrors how Kenyan FMCG and pharma houses actually map their portfolios.

Features:

Brand counts on Product Hub
Sub-category nesting
Multi-pack parent SKU
Quick Actions sidebar
Active and delisted flags
Search by brand or code
Hierarchy-based reports
Inline edit per level

Why It Matters:

Keeps tier-1 distributors, supermarket chains, and dukas ordering off the same parent hierarchy. No SKU drift across the network.

UOM & Pack Conversions

Locks conversion factors per SKU. Naivas orders by case, Quickmart by carton, a Nairobi duka by piece, all from one master.

Features:

Case, carton, pack, piece
Litre, kg, gram support
Custom UOM creation
Base unit per SKU
Conversion calculator
Decimal place controls
Auto-calc at order entry
Reports in any UOM

Why It Matters:

Stops mismatch between modern trade case orders and duka piece orders. Cuts dispatch errors at the depot.

SKU Lifecycle & Variants

Captures launch, repriced, phased-out, and delisted states. Manages flavour, size, and pack variants under a single parent product.

Features:

Active and inactive flags
Flavour and shade variants
Size and pack variants
Unique SKU code per variant
Variant-level KES pricing
Per-variant batch tracking
Delisted SKU lockout
Phase-out date controls

Why It Matters:

Stops reps placing orders on phased-out SKUs and routes new launches to chain buyers the day they go live.

Bulk Master Upload

Onboards full catalogues via CSV. Gates missing KEBS codes, KRA eTIMS tax tags, duplicate SKUs, and broken UOM links during import.

Features:

Brand, category, SKU upload
Template-based CSV
Duplicate barcode detection
KEBS reference validation
eTIMS tax code check
Update existing SKUs
Export full catalogue
Import error log

Why It Matters:

Cuts catalogue setup from weeks to a day for Mombasa-port consignment-driven importers carrying 5,000+ SKUs.

SKU Analytics

Surfaces top movers, slow movers, and zero-sale SKUs by brand, category, and county. Exports to CSV for finance and sales heads.

Features:

SKU performance board
Top sellers by region
Brand-level revenue
Slow-mover flags
Coverage by outlet type
Stock aging per SKU
Stock traceability
CSV export with cache

Why It Matters:

Tells category managers which SKUs to push in Nairobi modern trade and which to phase out in upcountry general trade.

Who Uses Product & SKU Management Software in Kenya?

Built for Kenyan brands running multi-brand, multi-pack catalogues across tier-1 distributors, supermarket chains, and duka networks.

Industries

💡 Fully Configurable: Hierarchy, UOM, tracking modes, KEBS fields, and eTIMS tax codes all map to your Kenyan setup.

FMCG Brands

Multi-pack KEBS-listed SKUs for duka and chain trade

Consumer Durables

Model and serial-tracked SKU hierarchy

Pharmaceuticals

PPB-coded SKUs with batch and expiry tracking

Building Materials

Grade, size, and bag-weight SKU sets

Food & Beverages

Flavour, pack, and shelf-life variants

Cosmetics & Personal Care

Shade, fragrance, and size SKU control

Agri Inputs

KEPHIS-coded agro SKUs with bag and litre UOMs

PRICING

Kenyan pricing scales with SKU count, user seats, modules, and integrations to ERP, KRA eTIMS, and chain EDI feeds.

Every plan covers cloud hosting, Android and iOS apps, onboarding, and training in KES.

Monthly Plan

KES billing, month-to-month, no lock-in

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Yearly Plan

Lower KES rate with enterprise discount

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does it support KRA eTIMS tax codes?▼

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