Introduction
Introduction
Welcome to this user-friendly guide on Units of Measure (UoM) in Empress, an essential feature designed to streamline your business inventory and transactions. The UoM is a standard unit used to quantify or measure an item. Empress provides a comprehensive list of UoMs to suit various business needs, and you can add custom units to fit your unique requirements.
The ‘Must be Whole Number’ Function
The ‘Must be Whole Number’ function is a vital part of each UoM. This useful feature ensures that you can only use whole numbers for a specific UoM, prohibiting the use of fractions. This is particularly relevant when dealing with items that cannot be divided, such as a complete product or a whole pizza.
Storing and Converting Units of Measure
The UoM list stores the name of each unit. However, the actual conversion rates between units are stored separately in a document referred to as the ‘UoM Conversion Factor’. This feature is extremely useful when you need to convert one UoM to another.
For instance, if you’re adding a new UoM that you’ll use in transactions where it will be converted to other UoMs, you should add these conversion factors to the ‘UoM Conversion Factor’ list.
An example could be converting kilograms to pounds. In this case, you would note that 1 Kilogram is approximately equivalent to 2.2 Pounds. This exact conversion factor would be stored in the ‘UoM Conversion Factor’ document for accurate conversions.
Conclusion
Mastering the UoM feature in Empress can significantly enhance your business operations, ensuring accuracy in stock inventory, sales transactions, and production processes. Understanding and effectively utilizing UoM and its associated features are crucial for precise measurements and conversions.
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