Step 1: Create a Quote in your current MIS program

Using the specs below, create a quote using your current pricing methods.

Quote Item 10011 specs:

8.5 x 11 Printed 4up

19 x 25 - 80# Gloss Text

4/4 with Bleeds

Quantities 

2500

5000

7500

10,000

12,500

15,000

17,500

20,000

Step 2: Update Stock in DocketManager

Configuration Settings

• Click on Stock in the Side Navigation Menu Panel.
• Click on 80# Gloss Text - 80 - 19 x 25 - White - Gloss.
• Click Actions at the top of the screen and then Edit.
• Adjust the Size if necessary.

Pricing Settings

• In the Pricing section under Price Scales click on the 1 under Quantity Up To.
• Adjust the Cost of the stock to what you pay per 1000 sheets.
• Click Save.
• Scroll down to Printed Markup and click on the 1 under Quantity Up To.
• Adjust the percentage markup to what your desired markup on the stock should be.
• Click Save.

Cutting Settings

• Adjust the Lift Size value to match how many sheets of this stock can fit in your cutter.
• Enter a value for the Cut Cost and Cut Price
  
  Cut Cost is internal and Cut Price is customer facing.

Step 3: Update Quote Pricing

• Navigate to Quotes in the Side Navigation Menu Panel.
• Click on Quote # 1000
• Click on Quote Item # 10001
• Click on the Edit icon to Enable Edit Mode.
• Click Save to update the quote item to reflect the Stock pricing changes.

Step 4: Compare Pricing

Compare the pricing in DocketManager to your current pricing methods for each quantity. Remember this pricing should only include Stock, Cutting, Setup and Hourly Rates on the press. 

• Find the dollar amount difference for each quantity.
• Divide the dollar amount difference by the number of clicks for that quantity shown below.

The values above are based on a 30 minute setup time, 5 minute Additional Head Setup Time, and a 5 minute Work Turn Side 2 Setup Time. 50 sheets of waste per head are also included in the Sample Offset 4 Color Press that came with your system.

Step 5: Adjust Press Rates

• From the Side Navigation Menu Panel right click to open page in new tab on Settings > Dockets > Press > Sample - Offset 4 Color.
• Scroll down to Pricing > Adjust the Setup Time, Additional Head Setup Time, and Work and Turn Side 2. Setup Times. Use the (i) tool tips for more information regarding each field.
• Scroll down to Hourly Rate.
• Click on the 1 under Press Sheets Up To.
• Adjust your Price Per Hour and build out additional scales if necessary.

Step 6: Update Quote Pricing

• Select the browser tab that has the quote still open.
• Click Save to update the quote item to reflect the Press Rate changes.

If you did not open a separate tab to adjust Press Rates you can follow these steps to get back to the quote item.

• Navigate to Quotes in the Side Navigation Menu Panel.
• Click on Quote # 1001
• Click on Quote Item # 10011
• Click on the Edit icon to Enable Edit Mode.
• Click Save to update the quote item to reflect the Press Rate changes.