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Express planner: Settings explanation

Express planner: Settings explanation

What are the settings for the Express planner?  The settings in Express Planner are used to adjust the calculations behind the Express planner’s automated forecasts.  These should be set the first time you use the Express planner. The settings will be saved...

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How the Express planner works

How the Express planner works

What is the Express planner? The Express planner in PMI is a forecasting tool available to properties with the Profit and loss module activated. It creates an automated monthly forecast for all non-room revenue departments, and labor hours based on historical data and...

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Express planner overview

What is the Express planner?The Express planner in PMI is a forecasting tool available to properties with the Profit & loss module activated. It creates an automated monthly forecast for all non-room revenue departments and labor hours based on historical...

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Staffing screen overview

Staffing screen overview

What is its purpose?  The planning staff module enables you to review and adjust staffing to meet demand (SMART forecast) all in one screen. The goal is to reduce manual workload and make forecasting less error-prone. You can import scheduled hours and base salaries...

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How do I enter the labor costs?

How do I enter the labor costs?

There are three ways to enter labor costs: In the budget and forecast module, on the far right-hand side of a labor department, you can enter the expected average rate per hour. This will amount to a total labor cost depending on expected/worked hours. You can work...

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How can I see what the current cost driver is?

How can I see what the current cost driver is?

The cost driver is what drives the labor cost/hours in a department. The cost driver is what gives the department work to do. This could be room nights for the housekeeping department or revenue/covers for a restaurant outlet.  When hovering the mouse over the figures...

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