Overview
Volumetric storage charging allows you to bill for storage based on a per cubic metre basis - for either individual unit dimensions or outer carton dimensions.
For both methods - you must have dimensions (Height, Width, and Depth) stored against every product or every product carton. For carton-based volumetric billing, the system will automatically round up to the nearest full carton.
Client Setup
Firstly, you will need to select the relevant volumetric storage method for the client:
Click Clients then Overview.
Search for a client.
Click Actions then Edit.
Within the client details click the Storage Costs tab.
Select the Storage Type.
Volumetric: Unit-based charging.
VolumetricCarton: Carton-based volumetric charging.
Enter a value for Stock Management Fee and Stock Management Fee - Per Cubic Meter.
Finally, click Save.
Adding Product Dimensions by Upload
Volumetric
For individual unit-based volumetric charging, please do the following:
Click Products then Extras.
Next, click Upload Products.
Click Download Template.
Fill in the CSV.
Upload the completed spreadsheet.
Adding Product Dimensions Manually
Click Products then Overview.
Search for the product.
Click Actions then Edit.
Volumetric
For individual unit-based volumetric charging, please do the following:
Within the product details click the Pricing &Size tab.
Enter the Dimensions.
Click Save.
VolumetricCarton
For carton charging, please do the following:
Within the product details click the Cartons tab.
Enter the Carton dimensions.
Click Add.
Missing Product Volumes
If you are worried about not charging for products with no volumes (Dimensions) stored - you can set up an automatic alert to tell you! Please navigate to Reports next Scheduled Reports and set up a scheduled report for Productswithnovolume. You can also access this manually by going to Reports then Overview and viewing the Products With No Volume report.