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Dual Unit of Measure

Some industries require simultaneously tracking their inventory in two units of measure (for example, Kg/Lbs and Cartons). Depending on the type of inventory, there could be a variable relationship between these units of measure. In the food industry, this type of functionality is often called catch weight or random weight.

The Dual Unit of Measure app addresses these requirements across Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (Business Central), including purchasing, sales, warehouse operations, assembly, and production. We have built the solution in a generic way so that you can use it in all industries that require this functionality.

Do I need this app?

Business Central offers multiple Unit of Measure (UOM) capabilities with a fixed conversion from one UOM to another per item. This functionality works for most industries, provided the relationship between the units of measure is constant. You require this app when:

  • You have inventory with a variable relationship between units of measurement. For example:
    • Leg of Lamb
    • Cheese wheels
    • Pieces of fish
    • Steel products
    • Logs
  • You want to record the weight/volume and the units on each transaction.
  • You want to know your inventory on hand in weight/volume and units.

Features

  • Configure items to either have a variable relationship between weight/volume and units or a fixed relationship.
  • Track inventory in the weight/volume and units.
  • Purchase items with a variable relationship between weight/volume and units. For example, order cartons at an average weight and then receive the actual weight and the number of cartons.
  • Take orders from customers in units, and when shipping, specify the units shipped and the actual weight shipped.
  • Transfer items with a variable relationship between weight/volume and units.
  • Track weight/volume and units in the warehouse and view the bin contents by weight/volume and units.
  • Pick items by unit and specify the actual weights of the units.
  • Support assembly orders so you can assemble and consume items in weight/volume and units.
  • Prevent negative inventory for both weight/volume and units.
  • Process weight/volume-only adjustments to handle weight loss.
  • Support basic warehouses (Inventory Picks and Put-aways) and complex warehouses (advanced warehousing including directed picks and put-aways).
  • Support production so you can output or consume items in weight/volume and units.
  • No limitations to standard Business Central features. This is important because an app should only add features not disable features. This app supports all costing methods and all warehouse processes.

Licensing​

The app is licensed with an Essentials option and a Premium option. Production features are only available in the Premium option.

Supported Languages​

The app is available in English, German, Dutch, French, Japanese, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Danish, Polish, Swedish, Finnish, Norwegian, and Chinese (various locales).

Available on AppSource​

The app is available on AppSource: Dual Unit of Measure on AppSource

Connected Apps​

  • Advanced License Plating for Tasklet extends Tasklet Mobile WMS license plate processes with stronger traceability, validation, hierarchy control, and cleanup capabilities for businesses that need tighter warehouse control.
  • Connect Dual Unit of Measure - Tasklet connects Dual Unit of Measure with Tasklet move license plate workflows so units are captured during scanning, carried through posting, and validated against quantity.

See Also​

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