Perhaps you’ve seen it in a blog post or on printed marketing material, but what does it mean? Here’s a breakdown of the different numbers you’ll see in Product Search within SAGE Workplace™.

What is a SAGE Number?

A SAGE number is a unique identification number for promotional products suppliers who list their products in SAGE Workplace (SAGE Advantage members). Distributors can search by SAGE number to find other products offered by a supplier they liked working with.

What is an SPC Number?

A SAGE number is different than an SPC number. SPC (SAGE Product Code) numbers are specific to each distributor account and identify specific products within the Product Search module.

What is an Item Number?

Within Product Search, the item number is an identifier for the supplier to know which product is being referenced. It can be designated by the supplier or assigned by the SAGE system, depending on the supplier’s preference.

On a SAGE Website, SPC numbers are the default, but they can be adjusted to real item numbers if that’s what the distributor prefers. The SPC number is encrypted on the website so visitors cannot see the actual item number and go searching for it elsewhere.

What are Verified Products?

“Verified by Supplier” is an indication within Product Search that the supplier has reviewed and confirmed the accuracy of the product’s information and pricing. The designation helps distributors know the information they see is true.

To verify a product, the supplier (a SAGE Advantage member) must access the product information using the SAGE Supplier Center. After reviewing the information for unverified products, a supplier may confirm that they have verified the information is accurate.

SAGE Product Search Criteria

Each of the terms mentioned in this blog can be used as search criteria when distributors use Product Search. The Product Search tool has dozens of search criteria that can be chosen to help distributors find the precise promotional item they’re seeking. In the instances when they don’t know what to search, the Idea Wizard can help. Idea Wizard is an AI-powered tool that uses a searcher’s prompts to help determine a theme or product idea.

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