If something is ordered in packs of 500 but sold individually, the best method to handle this is setting up a new UOM of 500 Pack and making it the "Primary Purchase Unit", correct? Are there any downsides to doing this?

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****** Disclaimer: This response was generated by an artificial intelligence assistant based on previous conversations from multiple Slack channels, and may contain inaccuracies or mistakes. ****** Yes, setting up a new Unit of Measure (UoM) of 500 Pack and making it the "Primary Purchase Unit" is a common practice when something is ordered in packs but sold individually. This allows you to manage your inventory more effectively, as you can track the number of packs you have in stock and then calculate the number of individual items based on the UoM. However, there are a few potential downsides to this approach: 1. Complexity: This method can add complexity to your inventory management, as you need to keep track of both the number of packs and the number of individual items. This can be particularly challenging if you have multiple products with different pack sizes. 2. Costing: If you set the pack as the base unit, you'll need to adjust your costing to accommodate the change. This could potentially lead to inaccuracies if not done correctly. 3. Pricing: If you use quantity-based pricing, as soon as you break the threshold that's the price you get. For example, if you bought 14 beers, 12 would be at $2/bottle and the last 2 would be $2.50 each for a total of $29. This could potentially lead to customer dissatisfaction. 4. Inventory Tracking: If you use third-party logistics providers (3PLs) with their own Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), they may not be able to handle the complexity of tracking inventory at both the pack and individual item level. As an alternative, you could consider using a kit item for the pack and a regular item for the individual items, and stock them separately. This allows you to track inventory under one item and sell it at both prices or quantities. However, this approach also has its own challenges, such as scanning UPC codes and pulling up the right item.