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Spotlight: Material Tracking & Costing


For both and new and established companies in the dynamic world of Snow and Ice Management, keeping track of materials and the associated costs is essential for a business's profitability. Staying ahead of the game requires not only a skilled workforce and dependable equipment, but also an efficient resource management tool. Effective material tracking and costing significantly impacts a business's success. Implement seamless integration of material tracking, rates and calculations into your daily workflow with CREWTRACKER SOFTWARE Digital Services Platform Material Tracking and Costing features. This innovative tool is designed to streamline daily operations and empower business by providing a professional solution for managing materials and controlling costs.


Streamlined Material Tracking

Keping tabs on the materials used for each and every service can be challenging - efficient material tracking is essential for cost control and profitability. The Digital Services Platform Material Tracking features simplify and control the various processes.


  1. Inventory Management: Maintain a comprehensive record of all materials, including salt, sand, de-icing chemicals, and more. Track material levels and reorder supplies as needed. Accurate tracking ensures businesses have sufficient supplies on hand and minimizes waste. Materials are associated with each service.

  2. Real-Time Updates: Receive real-time updates on material usage as teams carry out daily tasks. This ensures your business aware of material inventory levels and can make informed decisions about when and how much to restock. Businesses always have a clear picture of material expenses for each service and enables businesses to adjust strategies in real-time.

  3. Reporting: Inventory reports are available to maintain a comprehensive inventory of materials


EXAMPLE: Materials Management Record


Accurate Cost Calculations

Cost control is vital for the profitability of any snow and ice business. CREWTRACKER's Material Costing feature empowers businesses to calculate material costs accurately, enabling informed decision-making.


  1. Rate by Material: Set up individual rates for different materials, allowing you to reflect the varying costs associated with each material type. This flexibility ensures that businesses can provide accurate quotes to clients. Seamlessly integrate material rates into daily workflow with set and adjust rates for different materials based on market fluctuations, seasonal demands and/or contract terms.

  2. Material Costing: Automatically calculate material costs based on the rates and quantities used for each job. This feature eliminates the need for manual calculations. By automatically calculating material costs for each job - taking into account the quantities used and the rates for each material - Snow and Ice Management businesses can reduce the risk of errors and ensure clients are billed correctly.

  3. Cost Analysis: Access detailed reports and analytics that break down material costs by job, client, or time. This data empowers businesses to make informed decisions about pricing strategies and identify areas for cost optimization. Tracking material costs in real-time and helping teams stay within budget helps make necessary adjustments to remain profitable. Profit margins are calculated using materials costs.


Seamless Integration into Your Workflow

CREWTRACKER SOFTWARE Digital Services Platform Material Tracking and Costing feature seamlessly and intelligently integrates into the daily workflow, ensuring that businesses can focus on delivering exceptional service to clients without the headache of manual record-keeping and calculations. By integrating material tracking and precise cost calculations, every Snow and Ice Management business can make informed decisions, reduce waste, enhance budget management, and ultimately boost the bottom line. Whether you're a newcomer looking to establish your presence or an established business aiming to streamline operations, teams are empowered to provide exceptional service while maintaining cost-effective operations.



Staying competitive and profitable requires precise material tracking and costing. The innovative and time-tested Material Tracking and Costing feature is the ideal solution for businesses, both new and established, looking to simplify material management and cost calculations. With this feature, businesses can achieve greater accuracy, efficiency, and profitability in daily operations. Don't let the challenges of material management hold your business back. Embrace the future of Snow and Ice Management with a comprehensive software solution. CREWTRACKER SOFTWARE Digital Services Platform Material Tracking and Costing feature, along with other advanced tools, will transform your business, ensuring success in every season.



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