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Import Products

Every supplier sends product data differently — different column names, different layouts, sometimes several sections in one sheet. Pointless MCP doesn't require your file to match a template. It reads the sheet as-is, figures out what each column means, and matches it to your catalog.

What MCP Reads​

  • Name, UPC, cost, case size — whatever columns are present, in whatever order they appear
  • Department and category — matched to your existing catalog structure, or inferred from the item description
  • Pricing math — case cost, per-unit cost, and suggested retail, even when the sheet only provides some of these

What MCP Infers​

If a column is missing entirely — for example, no department column, or no calculated per-unit cost — MCP fills in a reasonable value based on the rest of the sheet and flags it so you can double check it before saving.

Sample supplier product sheet

How It Works​

  1. Open the MCP assistant and provide the supplier's file — a spreadsheet, CSV, or exported PDF.
  2. MCP scans the columns and rows, identifying product names, UPCs, costs, case sizes, and any department or category information.
  3. MCP maps each item to your catalog, matching existing products where possible and preparing new entries for anything not already in your system.
  4. Review the mapped items before MCP commits them to your product catalog.

After Import​

Newly imported or updated products behave exactly like items entered manually — you can adjust pricing, categories, item types, and barcodes at any time from the Product & Item Catalog.