
> The logistics cost calculation tool lets you create cost calculations for combinations of supplier and part number. You can set up several supplier/part number combos at once. The assistant helps you import part numbers, assign existing suppliers, add new suppliers, and then automatically generates all the calculations you need.

### Step 1: Start the Assistant for a New Calculation

In the main view of the logistics cost calculation tool, open the assistant by clicking the **“New Calculation”** button.

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### Step 2: Paste Part Numbers from Text

When you start the assistant, a window pops up where you can paste your part numbers. Just copy the relevant part numbers from a text, like an email, and drop them into the input field.

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### Step 3: Analyze the Text and Detect Part Numbers

Click **“Analyse Input”** in the assistant so the tool can scan the pasted text for part numbers and pull them out.

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All detected part numbers will then be listed in the assistant, ready for the next steps.

### Step 4: Reset Detected Part Numbers Input Step

If you spot a mistake or want to start over with different part numbers, click **“Drop Part Numbers”** at the top of the assistant. This will remove all currently detected part numbers and reset the input step.

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You can then paste in new or corrected part numbers if needed.

### Step 5: Enter Part Numbers Manually and Analyze Again

You can also type in part numbers yourself. Enter the part numbers into the text field, separated by any delimiter you like (such as comma, semicolon, space, or line break).
Then click **“Analyse Input”** again so the tool can detect and extract the part numbers you entered.

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The assistant will show the successfully recognized part numbers. The tool will also try to suggest matching suppliers if calculations have been made for certain part numbers and suppliers before. These will appear below the part numbers.

### Step 6: Remove Supplier and Part Number Entries

If you want to remove a supplier from your current selection, click the trash can icon next to that supplier.

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You can remove a single part number from the list the same way.

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This lets you tidy up any unnecessary combinations before creating your calculations.

### Step 7: Search for and Add Existing Suppliers

To add another supplier to one or more part numbers, use the search box in the assistant.

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Enter the name of the supplier you want, pick them from the results list, and click **“Bietvorschlag”** to add them.

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The supplier will then be assigned to the selected part numbers.

### Step 8: Create a New Supplier

If you don’t find the supplier you’re looking for, you can add a new one by clicking the **“Create New Supplier”** button.

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In the dialog that opens, type in the new supplier’s name and then enter their address.

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For example, you can enter the street, house number, zip code, and city (like “Bozener Straße, Ludwigshafen”). Click **“Check Address”** afterward so the tool can check and, if needed, correct the address.

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A map will be shown so you can confirm the address was correctly recognized.

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Once all details are correct, click the **“Create”** button to add the new supplier and insert them directly into your current form.

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### Step 9: Review the Number of Calculations to be Created

After you’ve assigned all relevant part numbers and suppliers, the tool will show you at the bottom how many calculations will be created from the available combinations.
Each unique pairing of a part number and supplier results in its own logistics calculation.

### Step 10: Set Up Data Transfer from Existing Calculations

At the end of the assistant, there’s a checkbox that lets you choose whether to pull in data from already existing calculations:

* If the box is checked, the tool will try to import any available calculation data and pre-fill the new calculations, saving you manual entry later.
* If you leave it unchecked, the new calculations will be created from scratch, without any pre-filled info.

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### Step 11: Generate Calculations

Finally, click the **“Create”** button to set up all calculations for your selected combinations of part numbers and suppliers.

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Your new logistics calculations will now be available in the system for further editing.