Analyzing Materials Costs

The Materials analysis sheet shows materials costs and availabilities based on bill of material calculations. The default view shows the following measures:

Figure 9. Default View of the Data in the Materials Analysis Sheet

Materials analysis sheet with predefined data

Note:

See Materials Cube for detailed information about the predefined content in the Materials analysis sheet.

Right-click an item to change the data display. Table 5 describes the display options available for the items in the Materials analysis sheet.

Table 5. Materials Items and Their Display Options

Item in ExcelDisplay Options
PlantsZoom In

Zoom Out

Include Parent

Show Description

BOMZoom In

Zoom Out

MaterialsSelect Measures

Show Summary

Show Inventory Details

Show Material Cost Details

Show Details

Show Debug Measures

Show Description

Show Formula

Time PeriodInsert/Edit Comment

Add to Key Metrics

BOM Review

Component Metrics

Material Cost Breakdown

Where Used

Clear Report