How to Utilize Units of Measurement in Luminous

Managing units of measurement in Luminous ensures accurate inventory tracking and smooth operational workflows. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on setting up and using units of measurement effectively in the system.

Step 1: Access Units of Measurement Settings

1. Navigate to Inventory Admin > Units of Measure.
2. Explore the tabs at the top:
   • Unit Classes
   • Units of Measure
   • Conversion Rules

Step 2: Set Up Unit Classes

Unit classes define how inventory is tracked (e.g., by quantity, weight, or length).

1. In the Unit Classes tab, review the default classes:
   • Common unit classes include quantity, length, weight, area, or volume.
   • By default, the base class is Quantity (e.g., "each").
2. To modify:
   • Change the base class if necessary (e.g., for specific industries like liquids or bulk goods).
   • Rename unit classes to match your operational terminology.

Step 3: Configure Units of Measure

Units of measure are specific tracking units within a class (e.g., grams, kilograms, feet).

1. Go to the Units of Measure tab.
2. Create or edit units of measure:
   • For weight: Add units like grams, kilograms, or pounds.
   • For length: Add units like inches, feet, or yards.
3. Set the Base Unit:
   • This should be the smallest measurable unit (e.g., grams for weight, millimeters for length).

Step 4: Create Conversion Rules

Conversion rules establish relationships between units within the same class.

1. Navigate to the Conversion Rules tab.
2. Define a conversion:
   • Select a Base Unit (e.g., grams).
   • Choose the target unit (e.g., kilograms).
   • Specify the conversion factor (e.g., 1 kilogram = 1,000 grams).
3. Apply rules:
   • System-wide for all SKUs.
   • Specific SKUs for unique cases (e.g., different conversion rates for oil and water).

Step 5: Apply Units of Measure to SKUs

1. Go to the SKUs page.
2. For each SKU:
   • Assign a Unit Class (e.g., weight or length).
   • Define the Selling Unit and Purchase Unit:
     • Example: Order by yards but receive and track in feet.
   • Luminous will automatically convert between units when receiving inventory or creating purchase orders.

Step 6: Use Units of Measure in Assembly Orders

When creating assembly orders or bills of materials (BOMs):

1. Specify the unit of measure for raw goods consumption.
2. Flexibly manage consumption rates for raw materials based on your operational needs.

Step 7: Adjust Display Settings

1. Go to System Settings:
   • Click your name in the bottom-left corner.
   • Select System Settings > Inventory Settings.
2. Enable or disable the display of units of measure:
   • Enabled: View base units of measure directly on the Stocks page.
   • Disabled: Simplify the display for single-unit tracking.

By following these steps, you can effectively configure and use units of measurement in Luminous, ensuring precise inventory tracking and operational flexibility.