Catalog and Models

A clean catalog helps technicians make fast, safe choices. Use this guide to maintain brands, models, and compatibility.

Brands#

• Use clear, canonical brand names.
• Add a short internal description to guide selection.
• Provide a support contact if the brand has special handling.

Models#

• Include helpful display names and searchable keywords.
• Add documentation URLs that technicians can access from asset profiles.
• Record support notes such as common failure modes or repair tips.

Compatibility#

• Associate parts with models that are safe to use together.
• Mark deprecated items so technicians avoid obsolete parts.
• Review incompatible combinations flagged by returns or failures.

Data Quality#

• Merge duplicates and standardise naming for consistent search.
• Archive retired models; keep history for reference.
• Use SKU barcodes to eliminate manual entry errors.

Keeping the catalog current shortens diagnostics and reduces the chance of rework.