
> In this application, you’ll edit logistics cost calculations for a specific supplier and part number combination. The detailed view is divided into several sections where you’ll enter material details, pricing info, packaging data, and destination plants. At the end, you’ll start the calculation, and if there are any errors, you’ll be prompted with hints on how to fix them.

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### Step 1: Open the detailed view of a calculation

In the overview, click on the pencil icon for the calculation you want to work on to switch to the detailed view for logistics cost calculation.

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At the top of the detailed view, you’ll see supplier information, and below that, the input forms divided into these sections:
- Material / part number
- Pricing information
- Packaging (handling unit, e.g. large load carrier)
- Calculation targets (plants to be supplied)

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### Step 2: Check and correct material and customs data as needed

In the first section, you’ll enter information about the part number, especially:
- HS code
- Customs tariff rate

When you create a calculation, the tool automatically looks up tariff rates via an API.
- If the lookup is clear, the HS code and customs tariff rate are prefilled and locked; you don’t need to enter anything.
- If the lookup isn’t clear (shown by a message at the bottom of the section), you’ll need to research and enter the correct customs tariff rate yourself. By default, 3% is prefilled here.

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### Step 3: Enter purchase price and overseas share

In the second section, you’ll enter pricing information:

1. Enter the MEK A purchase price.

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This MEK A price should always be considered the FCA price.

2. If the price you have isn’t an FCA price, but an Ex-Works price, check the “include FCA fee” box.

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This will automatically add a percentage fee to the MEK A price in the calculation.

3. If you already have an FCA price, uncheck the box so the extra fee isn’t added.

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4. In the “Overseas share” field, enter the percentage of suppliers who ship from overseas (not just for this calculation, but across all suppliers). Enter the number as a percentage, e.g. 70%.

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### Step 4: Configure packaging data and handling unit

Go to the third input section for packaging:

1. Enter the dimensions of the handling unit (typically the large load carrier; if you have small quantities, this might be the small load carrier—just keep that in mind for later).  
   For example, enter the measurements for a Euro pallet.

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2. Select the correct unit for these measurements (e.g. millimeters, if that’s what you entered).

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3. Enter the weight of the handling unit and choose the right weight unit (e.g. kilograms).

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4. Enter the number of individual units inside a handling unit (e.g. 200 pieces per large or small load carrier).

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5. Set the two important checkboxes on the right:
    - Checkbox 1: “Mixed transport allowed” (the handling unit can be shipped together with other units or part numbers).
      If you uncheck this box, the part number will always be shipped separately. This affects container utilization calculations:
        - Unchecked: The tool uses an algorithm to determine the actual container utilization.
        - Checked: A standard container utilization rate is used.

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- Checkbox 2: “Stacking allowed” (units can be stacked).
  If you uncheck this, only one layer is counted in the container (e.g. for fragile parts), which reduces utilization.

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6. Check both boxes again if the part number can be shipped mixed and stacked.

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### Step 5: Add destination plants and routes using the standard logic

At the bottom, you’ll now set the destinations for this calculation—meaning, the plants that will receive this part number:

1. In the search box, type in the plant you want (e.g. “Châtellerault”) and select it from the suggestions.

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2. In the window that opens, enter the annual quantity this plant will receive (e.g. 3,000 parts).

3. At the bottom, pick the route the containers will take to get to the plant (e.g. a route through a specific intermediate warehouse).

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4. Switch to the second tab if you want to enter custom handling and repackaging costs. By default, the tool calculates these costs automatically.

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5. If your actual handling and repackaging costs are very different from the automatically calculated ones, check the box to confirm the warning and enter your own costs.

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6. Then, enter your individual costs in the three fields that appear (always based on the previously defined handling unit):
    - Repackaging costs: The cost to repackage from the disposable pallet to the packaging needed at the plant (e.g. €6).

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- Handling costs: The cost for goods receipt and storage (e.g. €3.12).
    - Disposal costs: The cost for disposing of disposable packaging (e.g. €0 if there’s no charge).

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7. Confirm everything for this plant by clicking the “OK” button.

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The plant now appears in the destinations list.

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### Step 6: Add another plant with a custom door-to-door rate

1. Add another plant, e.g. “Luzzara”.

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2. If no route can be determined from the supplier for this plant, select the option to set a custom rate.

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3. Enter a door-to-door rate that covers all costs from pickup at the supplier to delivery at the plant (e.g. €2,000).

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4. Enter the lead time (e.g. 47 days) and the plant’s annual quantity (e.g. 1,000 pieces).

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5. Confirm this plant as well by clicking the “OK” button.

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Now both plants receiving this part are listed in the destinations.

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### Step 7: Run the calculation or cancel input

Once all data is entered, you can:
- Use the “Calculate and Close” button to start the calculation and close the form.
- Use the “Close” button to exit the form without starting the calculation.

All your entries are saved continuously, so nothing is lost when closing the form. You can reopen and continue the calculation anytime.

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### Step 8: Identify and fix input errors

To see how error handling works, try making a deliberate mistake, for example:

1. Accidentally select “centimeters” instead of “millimeters” for the dimensions. This will make the packaging seem way too big.

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2. Then start the calculation.

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You’ll see an error message at the bottom of the screen showing which values need to be fixed.

3. Correct the wrong unit or the value in question.

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4. Start the calculation again.

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The calculation will now be queued and processed. You can see its status in your dashboard.