Activate product groups
To make optimal use of the Analysis module, we recommend activating product groups.
About product groups:
A product group is a collective term for various expenses relevant to that specific group of products. You can add product groups in the menu Application Management / Analysis / Product Groups. By clicking on 'Add' at the top of the overview, you can import a new list of product groups (see also the paragraph 'Activating Product Groups' later in this article). Afterward, the product groups need to be linked to a general ledger account. You can do this manually for each product group or through an import process.
Activating Product Groups
Once you have selected a product group list, it needs to be activated by our support department. Below is an overview of the product group lists that we can activate for your organization.
Please note: It is not possible to activate multiple product group lists simultaneously.
Available product group lists:
There are four lists to choose from:
- PIANOO product group list
The PIANOO product group list is a compilation of generic product groups created by the 'Expert Center Procurement' of the Ministry of Finance. This list comprises the most common costs within an organization. One advantage is that this list offers a hierarchical structure within the product groups, allowing for better cost specification and detailed analyses.
- NIC product group list
The NIC (National Institute of Construction) list was compiled by the NIC, a procurement consultancy agency that assists organizations in optimizing their procurement and contract management processes. This list is similar to the PIANOO list but differs in terms of its structure. Unlike the PIANOO list, the NIC list does not have a layered structure. Instead, expenses can only be allocated to a single overarching product group, without the option to specify sub-groups for more detailed categorization.
- Aedes product group list
The Aedes list is compiled by Aedes and provides product groups that are relevant for housing associations (woningcorporaties). Similar to the PIANOO list, the Aedes list offers an additional hierarchical structure. This allows for better cost specification and detailed analyses, enabling organizations to categorize expenses more precisely and conduct in-depth analyses.
- Safety Regions product group list
The Safety Regions product group list features the most common product groups for safety regions.
After making a selection, please inform our Support department which product group list you would like to work with. We will then proceed to activate it in your Spend Cloud environment.
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