USPC Taxonomy Documentation
Unified Product Classification Standard
USPC Overview
USPC (UPCS) - Unified Product Classification Standard is a hierarchical taxonomy system used for:
- Product Organization: Department → Category → Subcategory structure
- Pick Walk Optimization: Organizing products by temperature zones and sequencing routes
- Zone-Based Picking: Mapping logical zones to physical warehouse locations
- Standardized Locations: Consistent SKU-to-location mapping across stores
Taxonomy Structure
The taxonomy uses a three-level hierarchy:
- Department: Top-level grouping (e.g., Ambient, Chilled, Frozen)
- Category: Mid-level grouping (e.g., Breakfast, Pasta & Rice)
- Subcategory: Specific product type (e.g., Cereal, Dry Pasta)
Each classification has a unique ID format: UOS-{DEPT}-{CAT}-{SUBCAT}
Example: UOS-AMB-BRE-CER = Ambient > Breakfast > Cereal
Pick Walk Integration
USPC powers intelligent pick walk optimization by:
- Temperature Zone Organization: Products grouped by Ambient, Chilled, or Frozen zones
- Sequenced Routes: Logical ordering of zones to minimize picker travel time
- Location Mapping: SKUs mapped to specific physical locations (aisle, bay, shelf level)
- Route Optimization: Pick paths calculated based on zone sequence and product locations
Documentation
Detailed PDF documentation covering the Product Classification Standard specification, automated classification rules, and version changelog.
Schema Files
CSV schema files for taxonomy data, picking zones, SKU locations, substitution rules, and classification templates.
Key Files
- uos_production_taxonomy.csv: Complete product taxonomy with all categories and IDs
- uos_picking_zone_schema.csv: Schema for defining picking zones and their properties
- uos_sku_picking_location_template.csv: Template for mapping SKUs to picking locations