Matrix Costing allows you to automatically generate varied scenarios for a component. with different Digital Factories, production volumes, and batch sizes, then load these generated scenarios into the Bulk Costing facility.
You can use Matrix Costing with single parts, assemblies and roll-ups, but not nested roll-ups.
Benefits of Matrix Costing
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Saves creation time: Matrix Costing automatically creates multiple comparison scenarios, rather than you needing to create these individual scenarios yourself.
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Saves analysis time: Matrix Costing automatically loads scenarios into Bulk Costing so you can analyze them all at once.
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Enables quick comparisons: Matrix Costing allows you to quickly make multiple changes to Digital Factory, Volume and Batch size values, in a single dialog.
Matrix Costing or Bulk Costing
When deciding whether to use Matrix Costing or Bulk Costing (see Bulk Costing and Analysis), consider:
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Matrix costing is limited to comparing differences in Digital Factory, Volume and Batch size values, for a single component.
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Bulk Costing has more versatile comparison options, but you must create separate scenarios to reflect those options.
Tip: See also the Perform Bulk and Matrix Costing and Perform Matrix Costing aP Academy training courses.