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Products

The Products menu is used to manage all goods or services sold in the JOVA POS application.

Good product management will:

  • Make sales transactions easier
  • Reduce pricing errors
  • Help with stock management
  • Make sales reports more accurate

Product Menu Functions​

The Products menu has the following main functions:

  1. Adding new products
  2. Changing product data
  3. Deleting unused products
  4. Managing product prices and stock
  5. Grouping products by category

Product Page View​

Products Page

Product Page Sections​

1. Product List​

This section displays all products registered in the system.

Information typically displayed:

  • Product Name
  • Product Category
  • Selling Price
  • Product Stock
  • Product Status (active/inactive)

Product list functions:

  • View available products
  • Check prices and stock
  • Ensure product data is correct

2. Product Search and Filter​

The search and filter feature is used to help users find specific products.

Common filter types available:

  • Product name
  • Category
  • Product status

Benefits of this feature:

  • Saves time
  • Reduces errors during transactions
  • Simplifies data management

3. Add Product Button​

This button is used to add a new product to the system.

When to use?

  • When there is a new product
  • When starting a new business type

4. Edit Product Button​

Used to:

  • Change the product name
  • Move the product to another category

5. Delete Product Button​

Used to delete products that are no longer sold.

warning

Products that have been used in transactions usually cannot be deleted, only deactivated.

Adding a New Product​

Steps to Add a New Product​

  1. Click Add Product

    • On the Products page, click the Add button at the top right.
    Add Product

  2. Fill in the Product Form

    • Fill in the form with the required product information.
    Product Form
    • Select the product category, enter the selling price, stock quantity, and determine the product status.
    • Upload a product image according to the guidelines.
    • Click Save after the product data is filled in.
    Product Form Continue

  3. Verify and Save

    • Make sure all data is correct, then click Save to save the new product to the system.

    After successful, the new product will appear in the product list.

Example View​

New Product View
tip

Use clear and easy-to-understand product names for cashiers.

Editing a Product​

When is Editing a Product Needed?​

  1. Spelling error in the product name

Edit Product Steps​

  1. Select the product to change
  2. Click the Edit button
  3. Change the necessary data
  4. Click Save

Deleting or Deactivating a Product​

Delete or Deactivate

Difference Between Delete and Deactivate​

  • Delete: Product is permanently removed (if it has never been used in a transaction)
  • Deactivate: Product does not appear during transactions

Steps to Deactivate a Product​

  1. Select the product
  2. Change the status to Inactive
  3. Save the changes
warning

Inactive products cannot be sold, but remain stored for report purposes.

Relationship Between Products and Categories​

Every product must have a category.

Product & Category Relationship Flow​

Create Category
     ↓
Add Product
     ↓
Select Category
     ↓
Product Ready for Sale