What is an Alternate Unit in ManufApp?
Alternate Units allow you to define multiple units of measurement for a single item—useful when purchase, production, or inventory use different units (e.g., buying in tons but producing in pieces).
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1. Overview The new Alternate Unit Mapping feature in ManufApp provides dual unit of measurement (UOM) visibility — such as pieces, kg, dozen — across multiple modules. This ensures consistent, accurate tracking of quantities for procurement, ...How to Add an Alternate Unit in ManufApp
Alternate Units allow you to define multiple units of measurement for an item (e.g., pieces, tons, or transactional units). This is especially useful for converting between purchase, production, and inventory units. Step 1: Go to Items Master ...Can the Purchase Unit be different from the Primary Unit?
Yes. For example, you can purchase in “packs” or “tons” while your inventory is managed in “pieces”. ManufApp allows unit conversions using defined ratios.What is the Production Unit used for?
It defines the unit in which the item is manufactured or produced during operations. This ensures proper job card generation and output tracking.What is the Purchase/Sales Unit used for?
It defines the unit in which the item is purchased from suppliers or sold to customers. This unit may differ from your stock or production unit for convenience or contractual alignment.