Define Labor Cost

Explanation

Use this activity to specify costs related to labor.

Prerequisites

A labor class must have been defined.

System Effects

The costs that you specify for the labor class will be used when calculating costs for parts.

Window

Manufacturing Labor Class

Related Window Descriptions

Manufacturing Labor Class
Manufacturing Labor Class/Cost

Procedure

1. Open the  Manufacturing Labor Class window.
2. In the Labor Class field, select the labor class for which you want to define labor costs.
3. Click the Cost tab and create a new record.
4. In the Cost Set column, specify the cost set for which you want to define a cost.
5. In the Start Date and End Date columns, specify the date range during which the cost will be valid. If you do not specify an end date, the cost will have unlimited validity. You cannot enter a date range that overlaps another date range for the same cost set.
6. In the Labor Class Rate field, specify the labor class rate for this labor class.
7. In the Overhead field, specify the overhead cost for this labor class.
8. In the Overhead Unit list, select the overhead unit for this labor class.
9. Repeat steps 2 - 8 for each cost you want to define for this labor class.
10. Save the changes.