w3. Our Prices Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is a rate card in the context of skip hire software?
A rate card is a list of prices for different skip sizes, types, and waste grades, used by skip hire companies to set their standard and customer-specific charges
What is the difference between a generic rate card and a customer-specific price?
A generic rate card applies broadly to all customers or categories, while customer-specific prices are tailored for individual clients or groups
What do the ‘trade in’ and ‘trade out’ sections of the rate card represent?
‘Trade in’ lists the grades accepted at a site, and ‘trade out’ lists the grades that go out from the site
Why might a skip hire company use customer categories and areas in their pricing?
To segment customers and locations, allowing different prices for different types of customers or regions
What happens if you try to add a duplicate price entry in the system?
The system will not allow it and will prompt you to edit or delete the existing entry
How can a skip hire company offer special rates to local builders using the software?
By creating a business category for local builders, assigning it to relevant companies, and setting a special rate for that category on the generic rate card
What is a typical pricing structure for small skips outside London?
An all-in rate, where a flat price covers the entire service for a certain skip size and waste type
Describe the ‘transport and tonnage’ pricing method.
This method charges a transport fee plus an additional charge for each tonne of waste collected
How does the system handle minimum tonnage charges?
The system allows setting a minimum tonnage, so a flat charge applies up to that weight, and additional charges apply for any excess weight
How does the system configure charges for non-account versus account customers?
Non-account customers are typically charged as much upfront as possible due to higher risk, while account customers may be billed after delivery, on exchange, or on collection
Explain how the software prevents pricing contradictions for the same skip, area, and grade.
It checks all parameters and blocks new entries that duplicate an existing combination of customer category, area, skip size, type, and grade
How can a skip hire company use the system to manage charges for non-compliant items found in skips?
By setting per-unit charges for items like tyres or fridges, which are then added to the rate card and applied based on the number of items found
Describe how the system handles pricing for waste tipped directly at the facility (‘yard trade’).
The system uses the rate card to suggest prices for waste brought directly to the site, applying flat charges, minimum charges, or per-tonne rates as configured
What are some ways the system can combine transport and minimum tonnage charges?
The system can set up separate price entities for transport and minimum tonnage, or combine them into a single price entity for simplicity, achieving the same overall effect
How does the software support operational flexibility for skip hire companies regarding pricing?
It allows for multiple pricing structures (all-in, transport and tonnage, minimums, per-unit charges), segmentation by area and customer category, and easy updates or exceptions for specific customers, supporting a wide range of business models
