In CoreBridge, Components are the building blocks used to create your products and services. Each Component can consist of Materials, Labor, Machines, or Assemblies, allowing you to accurately define how items are produced or delivered. The system comes pre-populated with a variety of commonly used Components, giving you a solid starting point to customize and build your offerings to suit your needs.
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Materials
Materials are the physical items used in the production of a product or the delivery of a service. These are tangible resources that can be tracked for cost and inventory purposes. Examples include vinyl, acrylic, aluminum sheets, banner material, ink, or paper stock. By defining materials in your system, you can ensure accurate job costing, inventory management, and pricing. For more information on Materials, please see Materials Overview.
To locate Materials, navigate to Settings / Components / Materials.
a. The Green Plus button allows you to add new Materials.
b. Under the Ellipsis, you will find options for importing Materials.
c. The Search Bar and Filter icon can help you quickly locate a specific Material.
d. Clicking into a Material will show you more details.
Labors
Labors represent the time and effort required by staff to complete a task or part of a job. In CoreBridge, Labor components are used to account for the human work involved in producing a product or delivering a service. This can include tasks such as graphic design, installation, printing setup, or finishing work like trimming and laminating. Tracking labor accurately helps ensure proper job costing and scheduling across your workflow. For more information on Labors, please see Labors Overview.
To locate Labors, navigate to Settings / Components / Labors.
a. The Green Plus button allows you to add new Labors.
b. Under the Ellipsis, you will find an option for importing Labors.
c. The Search Bar and Filter icon can help you quickly locate a specific Labor.
d. Clicking into a Labor will show you more details.
Machines
Machines refer to the equipment or devices used during the production process. In CoreBridge, Machine components help you track the use of specialized tools or systems that contribute to job completion. This can include items like large-format printers, CNC routers, laminators, or plotters. Assigning Machine time to jobs ensures more accurate costing and helps you manage production capacity more effectively. For more information on Machines, please see Machines Overview.
To locate Machines, navigate to Settings / Components / Machines.
a. The Green Plus button allows you to add new Machines.
b. Under the Ellipsis, you will find an option for importing Machines.
c. The Search Bar and Filter icon can help you quickly locate a specific Machine.
d. Clicking into a Machine will show you more details.
Assemblies
Assemblies are preconfigured groups of Materials, Labor, and/or Machines combined into a single reusable Component. In CoreBridge, Assemblies simplify the setup of commonly produced items by bundling multiple elements into one unit. For example, a yard sign Assembly might include a blank sign (Material), digital print (Machine), and mounting Labor. Using Assemblies helps streamline job entry, ensure consistency, and improve pricing accuracy across similar products or services. For more information on Assemblies, please see Assembly Overview.
To locate Assemblies, navigate to Settings / Components / Assemblies.
a. The Green Plus button allows you to add new Assemblies.
b. Under the Ellipsis, you will find an option for importing Assemblies.
c. The Search Bar and Filter icon can help you quickly locate a specific Assembly.
d. Clicking into an Assembly will show you more details.
Component Categories
Component Categories help you organize your Materials, Labors, Machines, and Assemblies into logical groups for easier reference and management. Component Categories also offer added flexibility when creating Assemblies, allowing you to build more structured and efficient workflows tailored to your business operations. For more information on Component Categories, please see Component Categories Overview.
To locate Component Categories, navigate to Settings / Components / Component Categories.
a. These tabs navigate between the different types of Components.
b. The Green Plus button allows you to add new Component Categories.
c. The options under the Ellipsis menu adjust based on the tab you are in, allowing you to import new Categories specific to that Component type.
d. The Search Bar and Filter icon can help you quickly locate a specific Component Category.
e. Clicking into a Component Category will show you more details.
Shared Elements
Shared Elements are universal variables that can be applied across all Assemblies, helping to maintain consistency and simplify setup. These elements allow you to define values - such as dimensions, quantities, or other common inputs - that can be reused throughout your Assembly configurations. For more information on Shared Elements, please see Shared Elements Overview.
To locate Shared Elements, navigate to Settings / Components / Shared Elements.
a. Clicking the Green Plus button opens a dropdown menu, allowing you to select the specific type of Shared Element you would like to add.
b. The Ellipsis gives you the option to import a Shared Element.
c. The Search Bar can help you quickly locate a specific Shared Element.
d. Clicking into a Shared Element will open a side panel with more information.
