Variance Analysis
Why actual cost differs from standard.
Early access. Manufacturing can be installed from the App Store, but it is still being proven in real use, so this screen may change.
Overview
Variance analysis summarises the difference between standard and actual cost by kind, such as material price, usage, labour and overhead, across orders in a period. It needs a higher capability level than Essential; the screen says which level your factory is on.
When to use variance analysis
- Month-end cost review.
Step by step
In the Manufacturing module open Costing in the green navigation bar, then choose Variance Analysis under Order Costs.
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What you see on the screen
- The screen says: “Where real cost differed from standard. Red = cost more than expected, green = cost less. Click a line to open the order’s cost sheet.”
- The screen says: “Your factory is on Essential. Moving up never needs a data migration — everything you already entered stays exactly as it is.”
- Actions on the screen: Excel, PDF, Print.
Permissions
These permission keys control access (granted to roles in Administration → Roles & Permissions):
- manufacturing.variance.read