The Crates type of the Inventory Management module allows for a company to define all the types of Crates typically used during standard operation.

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Overview of Fields

Field	Description
Type	A dropdown box to select the Inventory type. Click on the down arrow next to the type field and select Crate.
Crate Type	The Crate code or name.
Description	A brief description of the Crate.
Make	The make of the Crate.
Supplier	The Supplier of the Crate.
Owned By	The Owner of the Crate.
Cost Type	N/A
Size	The physical dimensions of the Crate.
Volume (or Weight)	The volume or weight of the Crate. For systems that display weights, there is a toggle next to the field to view Volume.
Status	Active or Inactive.
Branch	The branch that the Crate type belongs to.
Cost Centre	The Cost Centre to apply to the Crate, if applicable.
G/L Code	The G/L Code to apply to the Crate, if applicable.
Date Acquired	The date the Crate type was purchased.
Costing Item	N/A – set to N.
Template	N/A – set to N.
Hire	N/A – set to N.
Default Calc Type	Double click to choose how the rate is calculated e.g. Hourly, Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Unit
Default	N/A
Cost Rate	The Cost Rate for the Crate.
Sell Rate	The Sell Rate for the Crate. If you have different Sell Rates for different Customers, use the Charge Rates tab to add multiple rates.
Cost Unit Price
Sell Unit Price
Display Branches	Leave blank if all branches should see this Crate in their list. Double click and choose specific branches who should be able to use this Crate.
Display Cost Centres	Leave blank if the Crate should be available for Jobs of all Cost Centres. Double click and choose specific Cost Centres if it should only be available for a limited type of Job(s).
Comments	Enter relevant comments about the Crate.

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