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Tag Archives: Measure
Using Microsoft Dynamics NAV Work Center Units of Measure (other than Time Units)
It is quite common in processing industries, like chemical production, that the cost of Labor is not the primary cost of production. In chemical processing, the cost of energy or depreciation may be the largest cost component.
While Centers and Routings in Dynamics NAV are typically thought of in terms of Direct Cost (Labor) and Overhead, we can set up Work Centers and Routings to accommodate other cost components.
Multiple Item Unit of Measures
Items in Microsoft Dynamics NAV can have multiple units of measures, you can for example sell in one unit of measure and purchase in another unit of measure. This is great, but there are some things to be aware of when setting an item up with different unit of measures.
Things to Consider when Setting UP Base Unit of Measure for Item in Microsoft Dynamics NAV
Microsoft Dynamics NAV is very flexible when it comes to setting up Units of Measure for items. But careful consideration should be used before setting up the Base Unit of Measure. Once the Base Unit of Measure is established and there are transactions recorded for the item, the Base Unit of Measure cannot be changed.
Some Advice on Setting up the Item Base Unit of Measure in Microsoft Dynamics NAV
In Dynamics NAV, it is vitally important that you set up the Item Base Unit of Measure correctly because if it is set up incorrectly and you have already processed transactions, you will not be able to change the unit of measure.
Using Microsoft Dynamics NAV Work Center Units of Measure (other than Time Units)
It is quite common in processing industries, like chemical production, that the cost of Labor is not the primary cost of production. In chemical processing, the cost of energy or depreciation may be the largest cost component.
Use of multiple Units of Measure on non-managed Locations
This is the first in a regular series of blog entries covering different areas of SCM functionality in NAV and is intended to make you aware of related issues, when applying solutions, as well as additional resources which are available.