What are Item types

There are five different item types in NOBB: Standard item, Special item, Display item, Composite item, and Service item.

For each of these, there are specific rules for the required content in NOBB.
It is not possible to change an item type.

Standard item

All items are initially Standard items.

The items must have information about the smallest packaging F-pack, i.e., dimensions, weight, and GTIN number for the smallest saleable unit.

Display item

A display item is a type of item that consists of a given number of several other items. For example, a display of tape rolls of different widths. This type of item should NOT have an F-PAK. Items/packaging included in a display must be approved (available on http://nobb.no ) and must have F-PAK.

It is not possible to add or remove items that are part of a display. In other words, a display cannot be changed after the item is published (active).

Composite item

A composite item is an item that consists of several different items, where the items included in the composite item can be sold separately. Examples of this item type could be a garage, shower cabin, etc.

A composite item has almost identical structure and interface as a display. The difference lies in the validation of the item. A composite item has the same requirements as a standard item (F-PAK, with GTIN, dimensions, weight, etc.), in addition to being able to link items that should be part of the composite item in the same way as a display.

It is not possible to add or remove items that are part of a composite item. In other words, a composite item cannot be changed after the item is published (active).

Special item

Special items in NOBB are defined as items that are produced on order from a customer or items that are specially adapted for the order. These items should have the item type "Special item" and have other requirements for mandatory information than standard items.

Service item

Service items are "non-physical" items such as assembly, service, repair, fees, transport, etc.

Norsk Byggtjeneste manages and maintains an assortment of service items in the main category 01 Services. The items should be used by suppliers and trading actors in connection with invoicing, ordering, and order confirmation. If there is a need for more service items, these can be created by Byggtjeneste. Suppliers in NOBB should not enter prices for these items (as an alternative supplier). If there is a need for new service items from a supplier that are not suitable for the common assortment, the supplier can create these items themselves with the item type "Special item."