Costing templates and overhead rates

What is meant by Costing templates and overhead rates?

The term "calculation templates" refers to predefined templates used to calculate costs for products, projects, or services. These templates help companies conduct consistent and transparent calculations. They often include standard values and formulas to simplify pricing and cost analysis. "Overhead markups" are surcharges applied to direct costs to cover indirect costs, such as administration, energy, or rent. These markups are added as a percentage of direct costs, ensuring that all overhead costs of a business are accounted for.

Typical software functions in the area of "calculation templates and overhead markups":

• Template Management: Creation and management of standardized calculation templates for various products or projects.
• Automatic Calculation of Overhead Markups: Automatic addition of overhead markups to direct costs based on predetermined percentages.
• Customizable Templates: Ability to tailor templates to specific requirements or projects.
• Cost Analysis: Detailed analysis of total costs, including direct and indirect costs as well as overhead markups.
• Template Versioning: Storage and management of different versions of calculation templates to track changes in the calculation process.
• Reporting: Creation of reports on cost calculations, including breakdowns of direct costs, overhead markups, and total costs.
• Integration with ERP Systems: Seamless integration of calculation templates and overhead markups into ERP systems for centralized cost management and analysis.
• Simulation Functions: Ability to simulate different calculation scenarios and analyze their impact on total costs.