UPDATE: Planned costs, additional costs, setup costs, raw material consumption analysis, order overview, setup, and labor costs

Recently, more and more of you have pointed out how much more 😱 attention needs to be paid to monitoring and optimizing production costs as margins shrink.
We’ve listened carefully to your needs and ideas, which inspired this update. The tools to help you better manage costs have become our top priority.

Employee labor cost independent of machine operating cost.

Why?
Many of you loved the functionality of calculating production costs, but some users requested splitting the production costs between workers and machinery. Others prefer to base the costs solely on labor, excluding machine time from the equation.

How does it work?
For each employee, you can assign an individual hourly rate, which will be displayed in the order cost summary in a separate column. You can simultaneously use both labor costs and machine costs for more accurate calculations.

Tips and suggestions:
If an employee earns more (for example, due to seniority or additional allowances), you can simply add the wage difference to the machine rate. This way, you can easily calculate the overall cost without complicating the process.

Separate machine setup costs

Why?
Setting up a machine can often constitute a large percentage of the total cost, and many users expressed the need to calculate this more precisely. Additionally, machines typically don’t wear out or consume much energy during setup, while the person setting up the machine may earn more than the one performing standard tasks.

How does it work?
You can assign a separate hourly rate for machine setup, which will be automatically included in the order cost summary.

Additional order costs

Why?
During production, unplanned expenses often arise, such as transport costs, tool wear, or damage control. Now, you can easily add such costs to the order and break them down either as a total or per unit.

How does it work?
You can add any number of additional costs to each order item, whether as a total cost or per piece. These costs will be reflected in the overall order cost.

Planned production cost and completion percentage

Why?
This feature allows you to see the estimated cost of an order before production begins, helping you verify whether your original offer calculations were accurate.

How does it work?
Once an order is planned, the cost summary will show the projected cost based on production standards and planned material usage.

Expanded time tracking analysis in calendar view and more export options

Why?
After adding time-smoothing features in the last update, users requested the ability to view overtimes and other time details across all employees, broken down by day, to easily detect anomalies.

How does it work?
In the RCP tab, select the calendar view and choose the month and type of analysis. You can also export the data to Excel or CSV formats, making it easier for HR departments to process the data.

Overview of all attachments and images in the orders tab

Why?
There have been requests to quickly preview attachments and images related to a product before production begins, ensuring that all necessary information is in place.

How does it work?
Simply click the new “Preview” button on the order card to access all parameters and images. You can also access the preview directly from the contextual menu in the order list.

Expanded raw material consumption analysis

Why?
With rising labor and energy costs, efficient warehouse management is crucial. This feature helps you analyze raw material consumption trends, plan future purchases, and identify anomalies over time.

How does it work?
In the work history tab, click the “Material consumption analysis” button, and the analytical tool will be available to you for detailed insights.