Using Multi Unit of Measurement (Multi UoM) in Ply: Receive in Boxes, Use/Sell as Units
When to use this
If you buy items in bulk (e.g., 1 box = 12 units) but you use/sell them one at a time, Multi UoM lets you:
- Receive inventory in boxes
- Move/consume inventory in units (EA)
- Keep stock accurate automatically
Part 1: Set up the UoM so 1 Box = 12 Units
Key rule
Your material’s Primary Unit of Measure must be EA (each/unit).
Steps
- Go to Catalog
- Find the material
- Click the three dots (⋯)
- Select Alternate UoM
- Create/configure:
- Box (or “Pack”, if that’s what you call it)
- Conversion: 1 Box = 12 EA
✅ Video walkthrough (example setup):
Part 2: How to use/sell 1 unit at a time
What happens in Ply
The material will always move in EA (units) because that’s the primary UoM.
Practical examples
- Transfers to a job: deduct 1 EA, 2 EA, etc.
- Deductions/usage: always by EA
✅ Video walkthrough (transfer/sell by units):
Part 3: How to create POs in Boxes and receive Boxes
After the UoM is configured:
Create a PO in Boxes
- Create a PO
- Add the material line item
- Set the ordered UoM to BOX
- Enter quantity:
- 1 Box = 12 EA
- 2 Boxes = 24 EA
Receive the PO
When you receive the PO, your on-hand stock will reflect in EA (units) automatically.
✅ Video walkthrough (PO in boxes, receive in units):
How to handle cost (recommended)
Track cost per unit.
Example:
- If 1 box costs $94 and it has 12 units
- Unit cost = 94 / 12 = $7.83 (rounded)
Set that unit cost in Cost to Business for that material.
Need help?
If you’d like someone to walk you through it live, please reach to support@getply.com