Methods to change costs on contracts

  • Update base cost from contract import records

    Load or update contract import records from pricing files in Microsoft Excel and update contracts.

  • Run the Contract Cost Update By A Percent program.
  • Specify a new base cost in the Base Cost field on the contract line.

Additional methods to change costs on manufacturer contracts

Note: Changes to base cost on a manufacturer's contract are only reflected on associated distributor contracts if you perform an additional action. On the manufacturer contract, run Update Distributor Contract.
  • Specify a value for Manufacturer's Net Cost Override on Contract Lines > Tiers > Members.

    You only use this method for situations where the calculated manufacturer's net cost is incorrect.

  • Change the value for Tier > Tier Price > Freight Factor > Contract Lines > Tiers > Members.
  • Change the value in the Tier Price on the contract by selecting the Members tab.

    Indicate that a particular location has moved into a different price bracket by changing the tier associated with a member on the contract header.

    Changes that are made to tiers on the manufacturer contract are reflected immediately on associated distributor contracts.

  • Change the Contract Tier definition on the contract by selecting the Tiers tab. Open the Contract Tier page.

    When a manufacturer changes the discount terms of a contract, change the definition of a tier.

    Changes to tiers on the manufacturer contract are reflected immediately on associated distributor contracts.

Additional methods to change costs on distributor contracts

  • Specify a value for Distributor's Net Cost Override on Contract Lines > Distributor Pricing > Contract Line Distributor Pricing Members.

    You only use this method for situations where the calculated distributor's net cost is incorrect.

  • Change the value for Pricing Identifier, Distributor Price, or Freight Factor. Select Contract Lines > Distributor Pricing > Contract Line Distributor Pricing Members.
  • Change the value on a participating contract member on the Members tab. Change the Pricing Identifier value for that member.

    Indicate a particular location has moved into a different price bracket with the distributor by changing the pricing identifier associated with a member on the contract header.

  • Change the Contract Distributor Pricing definition on the contract on the Pricing tab. Select Actions > Update Actions.

    When a distributor changes the markup for freight on a contract, change the definition of a pricing identifier.