# Brands
Brands let you tag items by manufacturer or product brand so stock, sales, and purchase data can be filtered and analysed brand-wise.
Overview & List View
Go to Inventory → Settings → Brands from the left menu.
Brands are master data.
List columns
| **Column** | **Description** |
|------------|-----------------|
| Id | Brand record ID. |
| Name | Brand name. |
| Code | Short brand code. |
| Status | Active or Suspended. |
Quick filter tabs
| **Tab** | **Shows** |
|---------|-----------|
| Active | Active brands (default). |
| Suspended | Suspended brands. |
Advanced filters
| **Filter** | **Description** |
|------------|-----------------|
| Name | Filter by brand name. |
| Code | Filter by brand code. |
| Status | Active or Suspended. |
| Created Date | Date the brand was created. |
List widgets
| **Widget** | **Description** |
|------------|-----------------|
| Quick search | Fast text search across the brand list. |
List row actions
| **Action** | **Description** |
|------------|-----------------|
| View | Opens read-only brand details. |
| Edit | Opens the edit form. |
| Delete | Removes the brand when not referenced. |
Quick Start
1. Navigate
Go to Inventory → Settings → Brands and click New.
2. Fill the form
Enter a Name. Optionally add a Code.
3. Save
Click Save. The brand becomes available when creating or editing items.
Fields
| **Field** | **Description** |
|-----------|-----------------|
| Name * | Unique brand name shown on item records, filters, and reports. |
| Code | Optional short code for the brand. Must be unique when used. |
How It Works
- Item tagging — Each item can be assigned a brand. The brand is then available as a filter on item lists and reports.
- Brand-wise analysis — Brand-wise reports (such as brand wise stock, sale, and profit) become available when brand tracking is in use, letting you compare performance across brands.
Connected reports: Filter and group by brand on Stock Report and other inventory, sales, and purchase reports where the brand filter is available.
Actions
List header: New
| **Action** | **Description** |
|------------|-----------------|
| View | Opens the brand in read-only view |
| Edit | Opens the edit form |
| Delete | Removes the brand when it is not referenced by items |
| Suspend / Activate | Disables or re-enables the brand (from the view screen) |
Form buttons: Save / Update, Reset, Cancel
FAQ
Is the brand Code required?
No. Code is optional, but when entered it must be unique across brands.
Why can't I delete a brand?
Brands assigned to items cannot be deleted. Suspend them instead to stop further use.
How do I report by brand?
Assign brands to items, then use the brand filter on inventory, sales, and purchase reports.
Where is brand used on stock reports?
Filter Stock Report and Brand Wise Stock by brand to analyse on-hand by product line.
Is brand mandatory on items?
No. Brand is optional unless your administrator requires it through item or company settings.