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42 lines
2.5 KiB
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# Functional Requirement FR-014: Operational Expenditure (Opex) management and calculation tools for mining projects
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## Description
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The system shall provide tools to calculate and manage Operational Expenditures (Opex) associated with mining projects. This includes the ability to input, store, and analyze various operational cost components such as labor, materials, energy consumption, maintenance, and other recurring expenses.
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## Rationale
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Accurate Opex calculations are essential for budgeting, financial planning, and profitability analysis in mining projects. By providing robust tools to manage these costs, the system will enable users to make informed decisions regarding project feasibility and operational efficiency.
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## Acceptance Criteria
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1. **Opex Component Definition**: The system shall allow users to define and categorize various Opex components, including but not limited to:
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- Labor costs
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- Material costs
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- Energy costs
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- Maintenance costs
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- Other recurring expenses
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2. **Input and Storage**: The system shall provide interfaces for users to input Opex data and store it in a structured format for easy retrieval and analysis.
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3. **Opex Calculation**: The system shall include tools to calculate total Opex based on the defined components and their respective values. This includes the ability to apply formulas and algorithms to derive insights from the data.
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4. **Reporting and Visualization**: The system shall offer reporting and visualization features to help users understand Opex trends, identify cost drivers, and make data-driven decisions.
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5. **Integration**: The system shall support integration with other financial and operational systems to ensure seamless data flow and consistency across platforms.
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## Dependencies
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- Integration with existing financial modules for comprehensive cost analysis.
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- User interface components for inputting and managing Opex data.
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- Data validation mechanisms to ensure accuracy and consistency of Opex inputs.
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- Reporting and visualization libraries to support analysis and presentation of Opex data.
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## Notes
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- The Opex management tools should be designed for scalability to accommodate large datasets and complex cost structures.
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- Users should be able to easily update Opex components and their values as project conditions change.
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- Collaboration features may be beneficial to allow multiple users to work on Opex scenarios simultaneously.
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- Future enhancements may include predictive analytics and machine learning capabilities to improve Opex forecasting and optimization.
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