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System Setup | Work Centers

 

The Work Center screen displays resources (labor and equipment) in a list.

 

workcenters

 

To add a new Work Center: click the New button. .

To edit a Work Center: double-click the Work Center. Or select the resource and press Enter or click the Edit button.

To delete a Work Center: select the Work Center and click the Delete button.

 

You can select a Work Center with the mouse or by the keyboard via the Page Up/Down and arrow keys.

 

Name

Enter the name of the Work Center or Labor Unit.

Example 1: Junior baker

Example 2: Large mixing machine

Example 3: Mixing Room

 

Cost per Hour

Enter the standard cost per hour.

 

Tip: The Work Center Usage Summary report (Manufacturing | Reports) facilitates setting the standard cost per hour for equipment by showing the total hours used for each resource for the selected date range. If you track the costs for this period, you can then divide by the number of hours.