🔨 Supplies

The Supplies Administration section in Ascora allows businesses to categorize, price, and track supplies efficiently. These settings help ensure consistent pricing, standardize units of measurement, and apply appropriate markup percentages for better cost management.

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Configuring Supplies Settings in Ascora

To access and update these settings:

1. Navigate to Administration → Supplies.

2. Update or add details under the relevant sections below.

3. Click Save to apply your changes.

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Supply Categories

Supply categories define how supplies are classified in Ascora, making it easier to filter and manage inventory.

🛠 How to Add or Update Supply Categories:

• Go to Administration → Supplies → Supply Categories.

• Click + Add New to create a new category.

• Enter a category name and click Save.

📌 Example Supply Categories:

• Electrical Components

• Plumbing Materials

• Safety Equipment

• General Tools

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Default Markup Percentage

The default markup percentage applies to supplies added through the mobile app. This setting ensures consistent pricing when technicians or staff add supplies on the go.

🛠 How to Set or Update Markup Percentages:

• Go to Administration → Supplies → Markup Percentage.

• Enter the percentage markup to be applied automatically.

• Click Save.

📌 Example Markup Settings:

• Standard Markup: 20%

• Specialized Equipment Markup: 30%

• Consumable Items Markup: 10%

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Units of Measurement

Units of measurement allow you to define how supplies are quantified in Ascora. These units ensure accuracy in stock management and job costing.

🛠 How to Add or Update Units of Measurement:

• Go to Administration → Supplies → Unit of Measurement.

• Click + Add New to create a new unit.

• Enter a unit name (e.g., meters, kilograms, packs).

• Click Save.

📌 Example Units of Measurement:

• Meters (m) – For cabling and piping

• Kilograms (kg) – For bulk materials

• Liters (L) – For fluids and adhesives

• Each (ea) – For single items

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Price Levels

Price levels allow businesses to set different pricing structures for supplies, labour, and callouts. You can create multiple price levels for different customer types or job scenarios.

🛠 How to Add or Update Price Levels:

• Go to Administration → Supplies → Price Levels.

• Click + Add New to create a price level.

• Enter a name and define how it applies across supplies, callouts, and labour.

• Click Save.

📌 Example Price Levels:

• Standard Rate – Default pricing for all customers

• Wholesale Rate – Discounted rates for bulk buyers

• Emergency Rate – Higher rate for after-hours services

• VIP Rate – Discounted pricing for loyal customers

🔗 For further details, check out the guide on 📊 How to create a New Price Level

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Finalizing Your Supplies Settings

✅ Ensure supplies are categorized correctly for easy tracking and reporting.

✅ Set an appropriate markup percentage to maintain profitability.

✅ Define standard units of measurement for consistency in inventory.

✅ Use price levels to apply different pricing structures based on customer types or job requirements.

✅ Save all changes to apply them system-wide.

By configuring these settings, businesses can ensure accurate inventory tracking, consistent pricing, and optimized supply management within Ascora.

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