What's the difference between a UPC and a SKU?

[Ichinisan]

Is a SKU ever represented by a bar-code?

My guess is that a SKU is an alpha-numeric procuct ID from the manufacturer, and a UPC is a unique numeric code that is usually paired with a bar-code representation.

Does anyone know?

 

[Parasitic]

UPC is universal.
SKU is more or less the store's own inventory code I think,

 

[Ticks]

Originally posted by: Parasitic
UPC is universal.
SKU is more or less the store's own inventory code I think,

yeah i go with this answer too

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

UPC==Universal Product Code
SKU==Stock Keeping Unit

There's no real difference.

 

[vegetation]

SKU: Use to find if product in stock
UPC: Cut them out and mail in for rebates

 

[rudeguy]

Originally posted by: vegetation
SKU: Use to find if product in stock
UPC: Cut them out and mail in for rebates that never come

fixed that for you

 

[Ness]

Originally posted by: GoodDad

Originally posted by: vegetation
SKU: Use to find if product in stock
UPC: Cut them out and mail in for rebates that never come

fixed that for you

HAHAHA