Luminous

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Step 1: Access Units of Measurement Settings

Navigate to Inventory Admin &gt; Units of Measure.

- Unit Classes
- Units of Measure
- Conversion Rules

1. Navigate to Inventory Admin &gt; Units of Measure.
2. Explore the tabs at the top:
 - Unit Classes
 - Units of Measure
 - Conversion Rules

Unit classes define how inventory is tracked (e.g., by quantity, weight, or length).

In the Unit Classes tab, review the default classes:

- Common unit classes include quantity, length, weight, area, or volume.
- By default, the base class is Quantity (e.g., "each").

- Change the base class if necessary (e.g., for specific industries like liquids or bulk goods).
- Rename unit classes to match your operational terminology.

1. In the Unit Classes tab, review the default classes:
 - Common unit classes include quantity, length, weight, area, or volume.
 - By default, the base class is Quantity (e.g., "each").
2. To modify:
 - Change the base class if necessary (e.g., for specific industries like liquids or bulk goods).
 - Rename unit classes to match your operational terminology.

Step 3: Configure Units of Measure

Units of measure are specific tracking units within a class (e.g., grams, kilograms, feet).

- For weight: Add units like grams, kilograms, or pounds.
- For length: Add units like inches, feet, or yards.

- This should be the smallest measurable unit (e.g., grams for weight, millimeters for length).

1. Go to the Units of Measure tab.
2. Create or edit units of measure:
 - For weight: Add units like grams, kilograms, or pounds.
 - For length: Add units like inches, feet, or yards.
3. Set the Base Unit:
 - This should be the smallest measurable unit (e.g., grams for weight, millimeters for length).

Conversion rules establish relationships between units within the same class.

Navigate to the Conversion Rules tab.

- Select a Base Unit (e.g., grams).
- Choose the target unit (e.g., kilograms).
- Specify the conversion factor (e.g., 1 kilogram = 1,000 grams).

- System-wide for all SKUs.
- Specific SKUs for unique cases (e.g., different conversion rates for oil and water).

1. Navigate to the Conversion Rules tab.
2. Define a conversion:
 - Select a Base Unit (e.g., grams).
 - Choose the target unit (e.g., kilograms).
 - Specify the conversion factor (e.g., 1 kilogram = 1,000 grams).
3. Apply rules:
 - System-wide for all SKUs.
 - Specific SKUs for unique cases (e.g., different conversion rates for oil and water).

Step 5: Apply Units of Measure to SKUs

- Assign a Unit Class (e.g., weight or length).
- Define the Selling Unit and Purchase Unit:
 - Example: Order by yards but receive and track in feet.
- Luminous will automatically convert between units when receiving inventory or creating purchase orders.

1. Go to the SKUs page.
2. For each SKU:
 - Assign a Unit Class (e.g., weight or length).
 - Define the Selling Unit and Purchase Unit:
 - Example: Order by yards but receive and track in feet.
 - Luminous will automatically convert between units when receiving inventory or creating purchase orders.

Step 6: Use Units of Measure in Assembly Orders

When creating assembly orders or bills of materials (BOMs):

Specify the unit of measure for raw goods consumption.

Flexibly manage consumption rates for raw materials based on your operational needs.

1. Specify the unit of measure for raw goods consumption.
2. Flexibly manage consumption rates for raw materials based on your operational needs.

- Click your name in the bottom-left corner.
- Select System Settings &gt; Inventory Settings.

Enable or disable the display of units of measure:

- Enabled: View base units of measure directly on the Stocks page.
- Disabled: Simplify the display for single-unit tracking.

1. Go to System Settings:
 - Click your name in the bottom-left corner.
 - Select System Settings &gt; Inventory Settings.
2. Enable or disable the display of units of measure:
 - Enabled: View base units of measure directly on the Stocks page.
 - Disabled: Simplify the display for single-unit tracking.

By following these steps, you can effectively configure and use units of measurement in Luminous, ensuring precise inventory tracking and operational flexibility.

Managing units of measurement in Luminous ensures accurate inventory tracking and smooth operational workflows. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on setting up and using units of measurement effectively in the system.