In PMI’s Planning module, the “Factor” option allows you to automatically multiply values from other lines — instead of entering a fixed value or percentage manually. It’s perfect for calculating costs or figures tied to volume or activity levels.
Example 1: Laundry Cost per Guest Night
Let’s say you want to calculate laundry cost in the P&L, and you know your hotel spends $2 per guest night on laundry.
Instead of entering the cost manually:
- Link the “Laundry (guest-related)” line to your Guest Nights account.
- In the Value block, choose “Factor” and enter 2.
Result: If you have 500 guest nights, PMI will show $1,000 for that month (500 × 2).
Example 2: CO₂ Emissions from Electricity
Suppose you want to calculate estimated CO₂ emissions based on your electricity usage. You know each kWh used emits 1.5 kg of CO₂.
To automate this calculation:
- Link your emissions line to the electricity usage account (e.g., kWh total).
- Set the Factor to 1.5.
Result: If 1,000 kWh are used, PMI will display 1,500 kg CO₂ (1,000 × 1.5).
Summary – Options in the Value Block
- Value – Shows the raw total (e.g., 500 guest nights, 1000 kWh).
- Factor – Multiplies a base value by a fixed number (e.g., 500 × 2).
- Percent – Calculates a percentage (e.g., 10% of revenue).
