The calculation options allow advanced techniques of forecasting, rather than just considering material availability. Weight may be specified if there is a tonnage capacity of a fabrication shop (discussed earlier). Cost may be a limiting factor if there is a budget or expenditure limit per week (or other period). Hours may be a factor if site personnel can only perform a limited number of hours per week.
Each option requires that the appropriate information (for example, weight, cost, time, and so forth) is stored against the work and material in Smart Materials.
Select the Weight, Cost, and/or Hours indicator if weight, cost, and/or hour information should be calculated and displayed when the result of a forecast run is viewed.