💰 User Story: Automatic Suggested Price With Profit Margin

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💰 User Story: Automatic Suggested Price with Profit Margin

Hey guys! Let's dive into a cool user story that's all about making your pricing game strong! We're talking about the "Automatic Suggested Price with Profit Margin" feature for the SGVC (Sistema de Gestão de Vendas e Clientes) system. This is a game-changer for entrepreneurs like you, helping you set prices that are not only competitive but also super profitable. Ready to get started? Let's break it down!

💡 The Big Idea: Automatic Pricing for Maximum Profit

As an entrepreneur, the goal is always to maximize profits and make informed decisions. This feature is designed to automate the process of suggesting selling prices based on the technical sheet costs and a configurable profit margin. This ensures that you can set professional prices, be competitive, and make money, all while saving time and effort. We're talking smart pricing, guys!

Think about it: no more guesswork! The system crunches the numbers for you, considering all the essential factors like total cost, cost per unit, labor, overhead, and the cost of goods sold (COGS). It then suggests three different prices, giving you a range to work with: a minimum price, an ideal price, and a premium price.

This isn't just about setting prices; it's about understanding them. The system also analyzes the current price of a product and gives you feedback, such as whether it's below cost, adequate, or above average. It's like having a pricing expert built right into the system!

This feature ensures that all the details are covered, which helps to increase profitability. It also offers the ability to re-calculate prices anytime, as this provides flexibility. All these features come together to create a robust and reliable pricing solution.

⚙️ How It Works: The Nitty-Gritty Details

So, how does this feature work under the hood? Let's take a closer look at the technical aspects and business rules that make it tick.

🧱 Business Rules

The system needs to be flexible, so it allows you to configure your profit margins. You'll have the flexibility to set a default margin, a minimum margin, and a maximum margin. For example, you might set a default margin of 30%, a minimum of 15%, and a maximum of 80%. This gives you a lot of control over how you price your products. The system considers all sorts of costs:

  • Total Cost: The sum of all expenses related to producing the product.
  • Cost Per Unit: The cost to produce a single unit of the product.
  • Labor: The cost of the labor involved in production.
  • Overhead: Indirect costs like rent, utilities, and administrative expenses.
  • COGS (Cost of Goods Sold): The direct costs associated with producing the goods sold.

Based on these factors, the system suggests three prices:

  • Minimum Price: Calculated using the minimum profit margin.
  • Ideal Price: Calculated using the default profit margin.
  • Premium Price: Calculated using the maximum profit margin.

🚦 Price Analysis and Feedback

The system doesn't just give you numbers; it gives you insights. It compares the current price with the suggested prices and provides feedback:

  • "Price below cost": If the current price is too low.
  • "Price adequate": If the current price is reasonable.
  • "Price above average": If the current price is higher than the average suggested price.

This feedback helps you make informed decisions about your pricing strategy.

🔄 Recalculation and Authentication

One of the best parts is that you can recalculate the suggested prices anytime you want. This is super useful, especially when costs change. Also, to make sure everything is secure, users need to be authenticated to use this feature.

🔑 Acceptance Criteria

  • When a user requests the suggested price calculation, the system will calculate the minimum, ideal, and premium prices automatically.
  • It returns a 200 OK with the calculated prices and price analysis.
  • If there is no product linked to the technical sheet, the system returns a 400 Bad Request.
  • If there is a missing or invalid margin, it also returns a 400 Bad Request.
  • If the user isn't authenticated, the system returns a 401 Unauthorized.

💻 Implementation: How It Gets Built

Now, let's look at how this feature gets built, including the code and files involved. This section is for all the tech-savvy folks out there!

⚙️ Implementation Layer

Here’s a breakdown of the methods, routes, and descriptions:

  • Method: POST

  • Route: /produtos/:id/preco-sugerido

  • Description: Calculates suggested prices based on the technical sheet and margins.

  • Method: GET

  • Route: /produtos/:id/preco-analise

  • Description: Returns a complete analysis of the current price with margins.

📁 Files Involved

Here are the files that will be involved in implementing this feature:

  • src/services/precoService.js: Contains the logic for calculating the suggested prices.
  • src/services/produtosService.js: Manages the product data and technical sheet information.
  • src/routes/produtosRoutes.js: Defines the routes for accessing the pricing feature.
  • src/controllers/produtosController.js: Handles the requests and responses for the pricing feature.

🧩 Beyond the Basics: What This Means for You

This isn't just a simple feature; it's a huge step towards professional financial management. It helps you avoid losses, standardize your profit margins, and make data-driven decisions.

🚀 Key Benefits

  • Preventing Losses: By always knowing your costs, you can make sure you're selling at a profit.
  • Standardizing Margins: Setting default and minimum margins helps you maintain consistent profitability.
  • Data-Driven Pricing: Basing your prices on costs and margins ensures you're making informed decisions.
  • Market Comparison: The ability to compare your prices with market data gives you a competitive edge.

📎 Q&A: Your Burning Questions Answered!

Let’s address some common questions you might have about this awesome feature:

❓ Can I use different margins for different products?

Yes! You can send a margin in the payload for each product, giving you maximum flexibility.

❓ Does this calculation change the current product price?

No, the calculation only suggests a price. You'll still need to manually update the product price in the product module. This ensures you have full control over your pricing.

I hope you enjoyed learning about the "Automatic Suggested Price with Profit Margin" feature. It's designed to make your pricing easier and more effective, helping you run a successful business. Thanks for reading!