Cost Centre

What is a cost centre?

A Cost Centre object represents a segment of your organisation to which specific rates apply. The cost centre can contain other organisation units, such as sites or groups or, it can be part of a larger group or division.

Divisions, Cost Centres, Group and Sites are very similar and can be used interchangeably to better reflect the internal structure of your company.

Adding a cost centre

To add a cost centre to the Directory, select the Cost Centre object from the Organisation unit list and enter a name that reflects its function, e.g. UK, IT etc., then click on the Add button, as shown below:

There are no limits to the number of cost centres you can add to the Directory.

Configuring a cost centre

To configure a cost centre, locate the object in the Directory, click on it and select Properties, as shown below:

A new window will open, where you can configure the properties of your channel group.

What is a Cost Centre?

If your organisation has cost centres, select this organisational unit and place it in the Directory in a position that replicates your actual organisational structure. For example, if you classify Admin as a Cost Centre, simply create a Cost Centre called "Admin" and place all divisions, groups, department and extensions underneath.

NOTE: Divisions, Cost Centres, Group and Sites are very similar and almost interchangeable. Simply use the icons best suited to reflect your actual organisational structure.

Adding a Cost Centre

To add a Cost Centre to the Directory, simply select Cost Centre form the Organisation unit list and give it a name that represents its function e.g. "IT" as shown below. Then click Add to put it in to your Directory.

There are no limits to the amount of Cost Centres you can add. As there is no limit to the depth of the hierarchy within TIM Enterprise, you may add Cost Centres within Cost Centres. You simply select Cost Centre, give it a name and add it.

Your Cost Centre will appear in the Directory as follows: