Back to Glossary

MPN

What Is MPN?

Manufacturer Part Number is a number that manufacturing brands assign to their individual products, allowing them to identify merchandise easily. It is usually represented in the form of digits and letters and is ideal for similar products that aren’t easily distinguishable.

Why Is MPN Important?

  • Boosts accuracy when searching for merchandise.
  • Consumers rest assured they have a commodity well-suited for their needs.
  • Guarantees more accurate product management.
  • Boosts marketing efforts by making certain that your items reach their target audience.

What Is MPN For Brands/Manufacturers?

Brands with an MPN number meet one of the requirements needed to trade on eCommerce sites. This makes it possible for them to list their goods faster, accelerating sales. Also, it helps manufacturing companies seamlessly control and supervise their product descriptions as well as streamline communications with suppliers and stakeholders.

What Is MPN For Retailers?

Retailers are on an eternal quest to make more sales. Since these products may seem similar, consumers may find it difficult to pick out one that they need. In this case, these numbers speed up the sales cycle and increases conversions by allowing consumers to find a specific product quickly. Additionally, they offer retailers control over their catalogues as they can easily track their trade items.

How To Find Manufacturer Part Number?

Many brands will imprint this number on the merchandise’s packaging. Note that the company that manufactured the item is the only one who can provide this number. If for instance, you cannot find your MPN eBay on the item’s label or barcode, you can always search through the manufacturer’s website, catalogue, or database. Inputting incorrect numbers is prohibited as it jeopardizes your chances of selling on online marketplaces.

How To Automate MPN Related Work

RELATED TERMS

Frequently Asked Questions About MPN

What is manufacturer part number on Amazon?

This is an alphanumeric code used to pinpoint a specific item from a brand’s list of merchandise.

How do I get a MPN number on eBay?

To do this, you need to first look for the number on the item, or its packaging. Furthermore, you can also find it on eBay’s catalogue of identifiers that will match this specific identifier to its product.

What to do if the product doesn’t have MPN?

Online selling platforms allow vendors to sell merchandise that doesn’t have an MPN. Though, if you encounter a problem finding it, it is advisable to get in touch with the brand that made the item.

However, if it exists and you fail to include it or type in an incorrect one, marketplaces are most likely to flag you and prohibit you from putting the item up for sale.

How to get MPN number automatically?

The Gepard PIM system allows you to automatically get a trade item’s MPN from a manufacturing company. It also automates its management, giving sellers access to updated distinctive identifiers.

You May Find It Interesting

Gepard PIM August Product Updates
4 min read
Gepard Updates

Gepard PIM Product Updates August 2025: Smarter Pipelines, AI Shopping Agents & More

Discover Gepard PIM’s August updates: AI shopping agent, smarter pipelines, Amazon category mapping, compliance tools, and faster testing.

Read more
Product Data Syndication

Product Content Syndication: Tools, Services & Strategy for Multichannel Growth

Define product content syndication and aggregation. How retailers and brands can benefit from syndication and distribution of product content.

Read more
Gepard PIM AI Mapping Feature
< 1 min read
Gepard Updates

From Data Chaos to Global Harmony: Meet Gepard’s AI Mapping Agent

Gepard’s AI Mapping Agent does both jobs: Builds taxonomies and data models. Maps them across suppliers, systems, sales channels.

Read more
Product Taxonomy Definition_ Mapping, Creation & Best Practices

Product Taxonomy Definition: Mapping, Creation & Best Practices

Find out what is product taxonomy, learn about its best practices and why it’s important for eCommerce business.

Read more
How Data Validation Transforms eCommerce Businesses

How Data Validation Transforms eCommerce Businesses

Read about the impact of data validation on eCommerce companies. Learn how to validate data to generate revenue and get a deeper understanding of your customers.

Read more
Gepard PIM AI Mapping Feature

Product Data Mapping: Framework, Automation & Best Practices

Discover what is product data mapping and how Gepard helps automate it. Learn frameworks, tools, and AI-powered solutions for eCommerce success.

Read more
How to Cut EU Chemical Regulations Compliance Time by 90%

How to Cut EU Chemical Regulations Compliance Time by 90%

Automate REACH, CLP & SCIP compliance with Gepard ECHA Connector. Cut risk, reduce manual work & ensure EU chemical regulation readiness.

Read more
Gepard PIM Product Updates July
3 min read
Gepard Updates

Gepard PIM Product Updates July 2025: Product URL Scraping and More

Our Gepard PIM summer release emerges from a structured development cycle underpinned by thorough technical reviews and measured iteration.

Read more
NEW EPREL CATEGORIES: HOW BRANDS DEAL WITH IT

The EPREL “Gotchas” we’re Already Seeing (and How Teams are Fixing Them)

Learn how brands adapt to the NEW EPREL categories: smartphones/tablets labels, PIM workflows, QR links, audits, fines.

Read more
Gepard Deepens Partnership with Fucida
2 min read
Gepard Updates

Gepard Deepens Partnership with Fucida

The extension equips Fucida with a single, cloud-native backbone for listing, validating, and enriching thousands of SKUs on every present and future Amazon storefront.

Read more

Let’s Get In Touch

Need to contact us? Just use this form

Gepard Privacy Policy
Success