Who can see this report
Reporting is only available to users with the Admin role in the company. If you do not see the Reporting link in the menu, ask your administrator.
What this report shows
The Cost of Usage tab on the Reporting page estimates how much money your agency has spent on inventory that was consumed. It multiplies each product's usage by the product's current unit price. The report breaks usage down by month and covers the last six months.
Why it matters
Knowing your cost of usage helps you understand where your supply budget goes. If most of your monthly spend is on one category of supplies, that is where to focus cost-saving efforts. It also helps with grant reporting and budget planning.
Reading the report
One row per product per month. Columns:
- Month
- Item — the product name
- Units Used — total units consumed that month
- Estimated Cost — Units Used times the product's current price
The table footer totals the Units Used and Estimated Cost columns so you can see the agency total without extra math. A dash in Estimated Cost means the product has no price on file yet.
Worked example
You open Cost of Usage and skim the last three months for Nitrile Gloves (Large):
- Jan — 40 boxes used, Estimated Cost $440.00
- Feb — 35 boxes used, Estimated Cost $385.00
- Mar — 45 boxes used, Estimated Cost $495.00
Gloves alone run about $1,320 per quarter. You combine that with the other high-volume rows to justify the next PPE order.
Tips
- This report is only as accurate as the prices you record. Make sure to enter unit prices when you receive stock.
- Compare cost of usage quarter over quarter to see if your spending is going up, down, or staying flat.
- Use this data in grant applications to show actual supply costs. Funders appreciate real numbers over estimates.