A
active framework
Published pricing framework currently used by the pricing system. The active framework defines the structure, elements, and logic used to calculate prices for active price records.
adjustment
Specific type of element that alters pricing values, such as applying a discount or markup. Each adjustment element may comprise one or more scopes.
adjustment type
Predetermined set of mathematical operators used to adjust prices in a specific way. Examples: % (percentage) up, % (percentage) down, flat value up, flat value down.
B
break-even price
Price at which revenue equals total costs.
C
calculated attribute
Any computed value (based on other static values or other calculated attributes) that provides useful business information. Gross margin, GM change, and GM trend are calculated attributes.
calculated table
Specific element in a framework. A calculated table contains values based on previously used elements and related calculations in the price build. Multiple calculated tables cannot be in sequential order in the framework.
COGS
See cost of goods sold.
commission
Fee or percentage paid to a sales representative.
configuration
Process of modifying, adding, or removing elements in a pricing framework.
contract price
Agreed-upon price for goods or services in contracts.
contribution margin
Measures the profitability of a particular product determined after subtracting all on-invoice and off-invoice items, cost to serve elements, and cost of goods sold (COGS).
core data
Foundational data from Zilliant’s standard data model, including products, accounts, or transactions.
cost of goods sold
Total cost of obtaining raw materials and producing finished products that are sold to consumers during a specific accounting period.
customer segment
Attribute used to group similar customers. For example, various analytics documents might group customer into segments by region, type of business, or function they perform in a supply chain such as distributor, direct sales, or value-added reseller. Customer segments are not the same thing as price segments.
D
DAL
See data access layer.
data access layer
Software design pattern that separates the data access logic of an application from its business logic. It acts as an intermediary between the application's business logic and the underlying data storage.
direct costs
Expenses directly attributable to the production of goods or services. Examples include materials, labor, and specific equipment used in the production process.
discount
Amount discounted from a list price.
discount price
Reduced price during promotions or sales.
discount percentage
Discount percentage of a list price.
E
EBITDA
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Financial performance measure, excluding financing and accounting effects.
effective date
Date range that determines when a price record is valid and available for use. Effective dates govern price eligibility in Zilliant and are passed to systems of execution (such as ERP or CPQ) to ensure the correct price is applied at the right time.
element
A configurable component in the pricing waterfall that performs a specific function in the price calculation sequence. Elements include starting values (such as cost or reference price); adjustments (such as discounts or markups); and calculated tables (computed results based on earlier elements). Each element defines how a price evolves at a given step in the waterfall, and is scoped or governed by specific rules.
execution system
Other system (such as ERP, CPQ, or eCommerce) that consumes active prices from Zilliant Price Management for quoting or transactional use. Zilliant Price Management does not execute prices but provides the logic and values consumed by these systems.
F
FOB price
Price including transportation to a specific point.
freight in
Transportation charge that a company pays when receiving products from a product supplier.
freight out
Cost of transporting products to a customer.
G
GM
See gross margin.
gross margin
Result of deducting variable and fixed cost of goods sold from total revenue, expressed as an absolute value.
gross margin percentage
Result of deducting variable and fixed cost of goods sold from total revenue, expressed as a percentage.
I
indirect costs
Costs not directly associated with the production or sale of products. Examples include rent, utilities, and marketing expenses.
invoice price
Price before adding shipping or taxes.
K
KPI
See key performance indicator.
key performance indicator
Specific type of calculated attribute whose purpose is to provide at-a-glance summary information to facilitate rapid decisions.
L
landed cost
Total cost of a product, including production, shipping, and other fees, such as a customs duties.
list price
Manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) for a product.
M
margin
Percentage of selling price that represents profit.
markup
Amount added to the cost price of goods to cover overhead and determine selling price.
N
net price
Actual price paid after deducting discounts or rebates.
O
overhead
Also indirect costs. Costs not directly associated with the production or sale of products.
override
Also price exception. A manual change to either an input or computed output in a pricing element. Used to address exceptions.
P
payment terms
Cost related to the terms of payment.
PGA scope
Combination of action type scope, customer ID, product group ID, and record ID.
In Campaign Manager, PGA scope defines unique actions. It specifies how Campaign Manager handles potential duplicate actions in a single publish, as well as how new actions are published against active, published actions.
price execution
Application of active price records in quoting, ordering, agreements, or eCommerce transactions through external systems such as ERP or CPQ. Focuses on delivering timely, accurate prices based on logic managed in Zilliant.
price management
process of structuring, reviewing, and updating pricing logic and data to reflect strategy. Focuses on governance.
price records
General term for all values in the pricing system: starting values, adjustments, and final computed prices.
pricing framework
Structured approach for defining the pricing waterfall, enabling users to configure element sequencing and granularity. The pricing framework governs data structure and computation logic. See also pricing waterfall.
Pricing Manager (role)
In Zilliant pricing management applications, user role that grants permission to configure pricing frameworks, upload pricing records, and manage pricing records.
pricing scenario
Capability that enables teams to test and validate by changing pricing waterfall values in isolation. Scenarios are a "safe space" to evaluate pricing changes without impacting live prices.
pricing waterfall
Demonstrates the evolution from a base value to a transaction price. It structures how and why you price, applying elements in a defined sequence.
publish
Action that promotes draft changes to active status in Zilliant. Makes pricing logic or values executable.
R
rebates in
Rebates received from a product supplier.
rebates out
Rebates given to a customer.
retail price
Final price for consumers.
S
scope
Set of attributes that defines the rules or subsets of prices. Attributes can be from standard data fields or extensions (such as product category). Scopes help apply adjustments to specific data sets.
selling price
Price at which a product is sold to a customer.
starting value
Also price, cost, reference value, base value. Data in the first element of the waterfall framework. Starting values typically are price (value based) or cost (standard) and serve as the foundation for subsequent calculations.
T
target price
Price at which a seller expects to sell a product, considering both market prices and desired profit margins.
template
Predefined framework used to accelerate setup of a typical pricing waterfall. Provides a starting point with standard elements.
total price
Cumulative cost of all purchased units, including discounts or fees.
transfer price
Internal price for goods or services between company divisions.
U
unit price
Price of a single unit of a product or service.
usage rule
If multiple scopes exist for an element, determines which values (reference value or adjustments) are used first when calculating prices.
W
waterfall
See pricing waterfall.
waterfall framework
Internal structure used by Zilliant to define how pricing elements are organized and executed in the waterfall. Governs element logic, data relationships, and computation order.
wholesale price
Price for bulk buyers or retailers.
Z
ZOrg
Also Zilliant org. A ZOrg is a virtual space provided to a Zilliant customer. It includes all customer data, applications, and customizations. A ZOrg can include a Salesforce org and ZCloud configurations.