How do I calculate the most a buyer should budget under an agreed print overrun ceiling?
Only whole overrun copies within the agreed percentage count. The setup amount is fixed.
Open Overrun purchase capTry the worked example
These are the example inputs from Overrun purchase cap. Replace them in the tool to run your own case.
| Ordered copies (copies) | Permitted overrun (%) | Variable cost (€/copy) | Setup (€) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12000 | 4 | 0.18 | 240 |
Example result
Maximum invoice basis · €2,486.40
Who uses this?
Print procurement lead. The free online tool runs the calculation in your browser. To edit the files and use the tools offline in one business, see the €49 offline edition.
Where the idea came from
A packaging buyer can compare quantities before requesting a firm quote. This independent application adapts that idea to calculate the most a buyer should budget under an agreed print overrun ceiling.
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