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Material Calculation

Step-by-Step Guide for Using the Material Calculation Form

Updated over 2 months ago

Introduction to Material Calculation

The Material Calculation screen is designed to display and edit material calculations for all articles. Material calculations offer a flexible way to link different prices to the choice of materials for order article items. This allows you to use a single article while selecting the desired material as needed and get another cost/sales price in the calculation.

This flexibility ensures that you can easily manage varying material costs across different orders while maintaining consistency in your article management.

Access the Material Calculation Screen

  1. Log in to ProdSys: Start by logging into your ProdSys account with your username and password.

  2. Navigate to Material Calculation: From the main menu, go to “Calculation” and select “Material Calculation” from the submenu.
    https://app.prodsys.com/#/calculations/materials

Adjust values

Update the values in the grid

Tips for Efficient Use of the Material Calculation Form

  • Regularly Update Prices: Ensure that material prices are updated frequently to reflect market changes. This will help in maintaining accurate cost projections and profit margins.

  • Use Grouping for Analysis: Grouping materials by supplier or category can provide valuable insights into where your costs are concentrated and help with supplier negotiations.

  • Track Changes: Utilize the "Last Changed" field to monitor how often material prices are updated, ensuring that your cost data is always current.

Conclusion

The Material Calculation form in ProdSys is a powerful tool for managing material costs associated with article production. By utilizing its features like price adjustment, filtering, grouping, and mass updating, you can streamline your material management process and maintain accurate cost data for all articles. Make sure to regularly review and update material calculations to ensure smooth and cost-efficient production processes.

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