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w3. Our Prices Flashcards

(15 cards)

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What is a rate card in the context of skip hire software?

A

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

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What is the difference between a generic rate card and a customer-specific price?

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A generic rate card applies broadly to all customers or categories, while customer-specific prices are tailored for individual clients or groups

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What do the ‘trade in’ and ‘trade out’ sections of the rate card represent?

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‘Trade in’ lists the grades accepted at a site, and ‘trade out’ lists the grades that go out from the site

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Why might a skip hire company use customer categories and areas in their pricing?

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To segment customers and locations, allowing different prices for different types of customers or regions

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What happens if you try to add a duplicate price entry in the system?

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The system will not allow it and will prompt you to edit or delete the existing entry

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How can a skip hire company offer special rates to local builders using the software?

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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

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What is a typical pricing structure for small skips outside London?

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An all-in rate, where a flat price covers the entire service for a certain skip size and waste type

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Describe the ‘transport and tonnage’ pricing method.

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This method charges a transport fee plus an additional charge for each tonne of waste collected

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How does the system handle minimum tonnage charges?

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The system allows setting a minimum tonnage, so a flat charge applies up to that weight, and additional charges apply for any excess weight

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How does the system configure charges for non-account versus account customers?

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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

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Explain how the software prevents pricing contradictions for the same skip, area, and grade.

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It checks all parameters and blocks new entries that duplicate an existing combination of customer category, area, skip size, type, and grade

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How can a skip hire company use the system to manage charges for non-compliant items found in skips?

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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

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Describe how the system handles pricing for waste tipped directly at the facility (‘yard trade’).

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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

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What are some ways the system can combine transport and minimum tonnage charges?

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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

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How does the software support operational flexibility for skip hire companies regarding pricing?

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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

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