Parts and materials
Assign used items directly to the work order being carried out.
Service costs
How to control material costs in a service business
The key is assigning a cost to specific work and preserving a clear link between the work order, report and device.
Practical process
From a used part to the repair history
Fidument records the work billing elements available today, without promising automatic integrations.
Additional costs
Record other actual costs needed to complete the work.
Report
The report brings together completed tasks, work time, materials and data for the work order summary.
Device history
Previous repairs help assess how many interventions and costs were associated with the device.
Cost summary
Completed work retains its cost data with the correct customer and device.
Optional inventory
The inventory module adds a parts catalog, suppliers and a durable history of receipts and issues.
Clear data
Costs should follow the work performed
Recording a part price without a work order makes costs harder to explain later. Linking materials to work, a report and a device lets you return to the source information.
Fidument does not claim automatic accounting or purchasing integrations here. The current scope focuses on reliable operational records.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do you control material costs in a service business?
Assign materials and parts to specific work, add additional costs and complete the work order with a report. Costs stay linked to the customer, device and repair history.
Is inventory required to record parts costs?
No. Material costs can be recorded against work. Optional inventory extends the process with a parts catalog, suppliers and stock movement history.
Where can I check previous repair costs?
Reports and device history let you revisit previous work, used parts and recorded additional costs.