Dynamic pricing
19.06.2025
The dynamic method of calculating product cost
Product costing is a key task for any manufacturing company. Pricing, profitability, and management decisions all depend on how accurate it is. 1C:ERP offers a dynamic costing method that makes cost accounting highly accurate and timely.
In this article, we cover:
- What dynamic costing is and how it differs from other methods.
- How it is implemented in 1C:ERP.
- What benefits it brings to the business.
What is the dynamic costing method?
Dynamic (step-by-step) costing is a method in which product cost is recalculated automatically whenever the data changes (receipt of materials, production output, cost write-offs).
How it differs from other methods:
- Job-order costing — costs are calculated for each order, but manual adjustments are required.
- Process costing — costs are allocated across production stages but are not always updated promptly.
- Dynamic costing — full automation, with real-time recalculation whenever anything changes.
How is dynamic costing implemented in 1C:ERP?
In 1C:ERP, dynamic costing is based on continuous cost recalculation as documents are posted.
Key mechanisms:
✅ Automatic accounting for all costs
- Materials, wages, depreciation, and overhead are all included in the calculation.
- Data is taken from source documents (completion certificates, delivery notes, and statements).
✅ Step-by-step recalculation when things change
- If the price of raw materials or the production volume changes, the cost is updated automatically.
- There is no need to wait until month-end, as with traditional methods.
✅ Flexible allocation of indirect costs
- You can configure cost allocation rules (by output volume, labor hours, and other bases).
✅ Integration with other modules
- Data is synchronized with 1C:Accounting, CRM, and MES systems.
Benefits of dynamic costing in 1C:ERP
🔹 Accuracy — minimal manual adjustments and up-to-date data.
🔹 Timeliness — cost always reflects current expenses.
🔹 Flexibility — the method adapts to changes in production.
🔹 Less manual work — no need to recalculate by hand.
Who is this method for?
✔ Manufacturing companies with frequent changes in purchasing.
✔ Companies with a wide product range, where accurate cost allocation matters.
✔ Businesses adopting lean manufacturing and accounting automation.
How do you implement dynamic costing in 1C:ERP?
Setting up this method takes a professional approach. Tsifrovizatsiya Proizvodstva (CIFP), a certified systems integrator and official 1C partner, can help you:
🔧 Configure costing rules.
📊 Implement automated cost accounting.
📈 Optimize production management processes.
Want accurate, transparent costing?
📞 Call: +7 (499) 755-54-96
🌐 Email: sales@cifp.ru
Dynamic costing in 1C:ERP is a modern approach that improves accounting accuracy and reduces the workload on finance staff. Once you implement it, you get up-to-date data for decision-making and control over costs in real time.
Optimize your accounting with 1C:ERP! 🚀
