Rate Recorder

The Rate Recorder is a helpful tool if you do not yet know your production rates or are just getting started. It works best on days when all employees are performing the same task, such as painting windows, walls, or stucco.

Example: At the end of the day, three employees completed 15 windows and used 1.2 gallons of finish paint. Entering this information allows the program to calculate a base production rate.

Note: The calculated rate does not include materials or company profit.

Entering rate information

1. Area
   Enter the area or item for this rate.
2. Description
   Enter a clear description so the rate is easy to identify later.
3. Unit
   Select the unit type. In this example, Each is used.
4. Units Completed
   Enter the total number of units completed (15 windows in this example).
5. Total Hours
   Enter the total labor hours spent on the task. For example: 3 employees × 8 hours = 24 hours.
6. Uses Materials
   This option is enabled by default and indicates that materials were used.
7. Preferred Material
   Choose the material typically used for this task.
8. Material Amount Used
   Enter the total material used (1.2 gallons in this example).
9. Calculated Rate
   The program calculates the base rate for each unit.
10. Default Rate
    Choose whether this should be the default rate for this category.

Saving the rate

When finished, click Add Rate & Return to save the rate and return to the database.

To stay on the Rate Recorder screen and add another rate, click Add Rate & Continue.

You can return to the main database at any time by clicking Return or by clicking the Rate Recorder button again at the top of the screen.