Costs

Record Direct Costs

Overview

Record direct costs in Blended to capture accurate financial data for your winemaking processes. This feature helps in tracking expenses directly tied to production activities, ensuring precise cost management.

The Unpriced table acts as a to-do list. All allocatable winemaking products entered within Blended will be displayed within the Unpriced table. These include any Lot Sources (grapes, bulk wine, and bulk juice), Materials (anything entered in the Materials section), and barrels. Adding a cost to unpriced items will remove them from the table. These items are then accessible within the Priced Items tab.

Add Cost to Unpriced Item

Go to Costs in the sidebar navigation.
Select the Unpriced Item tab.
Choose an item from the list.
Click Add Cost.
Fill in the required details in the fields.
Click Save to record the cost.

Managing Direct Costs

Unpriced Items

Unpriced items are materials or ingredients used in the winemaking process that have been received but do not yet have an associated cost. These can include grapes, acids, yeast, and bottles.

In the Costs view, unpriced items are listed under the Unpriced section. Each item displays information such as the source name, received amount, and date received. For example, if the winemaking team receives grapes from a vineyard, this grape line item will appear in the Unpriced section. Similarly, new materials like acids or yeast will also be listed here.

Blended software platform - Create Cost for 1 item dialog box under Costs section

Assign Costs to Unpriced Items

Ensuring you assign costs to unpriced items allows accurate financial tracking and helps in making better decisions. Select the item, click 'Add Cost,' and fill in the required details.

Assigning costs to these unpriced items is important for maintaining accurate financial records, managing inventory, and ensuring regulatory compliance. By assigning costs, you can track expenses more effectively and make informed decisions throughout the winemaking process.

Ongoing Costs

The Ongoing Costs section in Blended allows you to view and manage ongoing costs related to your winemaking process. This section is located below the Unpriced Items tab in the Costs view.

To create recurring line items see the Custom and Overhead Costs guide

In the Ongoing Costs section, you will find various columns that provide detailed information about each cost entry. These columns include Cost Name, Item, Category, Cost Type, Spread Type, Amount, Residual Amount, Initial Date, and Expiration Date.

To manage these costs, you have options to edit or delete entries. Above the list of ongoing costs, there are Edit and Delete buttons. Selecting a cost and clicking Edit will open a modal where you can modify the cost details. The Delete button allows you to remove the selected cost.

Using these features ensures that you can keep track of and update ongoing costs as needed, helping maintain accurate production data in your winemaking process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why assign costs?
Assigning costs helps in accurately tracking expenses, ensuring compliance, and managing your winery's budget.
Can I skip costs?
Yes, you can skip costs by using the Skip Cost button in the Unpriced Items tab.
How to edit costs?
To edit costs, go to the Unpriced Items tab, select the cost you want to edit, click Edit, and update the details in the modal.
Where to view costs?
You can view costs under the Unpriced Items, Costs by Month, Costs by Lot, and Priced Items tabs in the Costs view.