Using Classifications

This article will provide an overview of Classifications, detailing the process for creating and viewing them within the online platform C-sar.

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• What are Classifications? 
• Creating Classifications
  • Starting with a blank Classification
  • Selecting a standard Classification from the list 
    • Enabling screen size standards
    • Enabling defect standards
    • Enabling sensorial standards 
• Assigning Classifications to a lot
• Viewing Classifications on the Lot details page

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What are the Classifications?

Classifications serve to categorize coffees based on their quality characteristics, with a particular emphasis on screen size.

This categorization is essential for estimating the expected green weight of coffee before the dry-milling process takes place.

Creating Classifications

By following the steps below, you can easily create Classifications: 

1. Log in to the online platform C-sar.
2. Navigate to Quality on the main menu bar and select Classifications. 
3. Click +Add new classification to create new Classifications. 
   
4. Select between the following options:
   
   • Start with a blank classification
   • Select a standard classification from the list
     
     

Starting with a blank classification

1. Enter and/or select the following details:
   * is indicating mandatory fields.
   • *Name
   • Processing method
   • Varieties
   • Estimated yield
     • Enabled - Recommended for exports.
     • Disabled - Recommended for defects.
2. Activate the toggle by switching it to green to access additional details:
   💡 You have the option to further refine each detail based on various criteria.
    
   • Enable screen size standards
     
   • Enable defects standards
     
   • Enable sensorial standards
     
3. Add Notes (optional).
4. Click the Create classification button to submit. 
   
   

Selecting a standard classification from the list 

The standard classifications consist of a curated list of criteria derived from the Classification systems used in various countries.

1. To create classifications based on these established standards, simply locate and select the country of origin from the provided list.
   
2. Enter and/or select the following details:
   * is indicating mandatory fields.
   
   • *Name
   • Processing method
   • Varieties
   • Estimated yield
     ❗This detail is available only for Origin.  
     • Enabled
       • *Default yield factor (%):  Enter a percentage that you would usually expect to receive for this classification. 
         💡For instance, if you typically obtain 50 kg of green coffee from milling 100 kg of parchment for Colombia Excelso 15, you should input 50% as the default yield factor.
     • Disabled - Recommended for defects.
3. Activate the toggle by switching it to green to access additional details:
   💡 You have the option to further refine each detail based on various criteria.
   
   • Enable screen size standards
   • Enable defect standards
   • Enable sensorial standards
4. Add Notes (optional) to further describe the classification.
5. Click the Create classification button to submit. 
   
   

Enabling screen size standards

• The range runs from 10 to 20, and you can adjust the slider to define the specific range applicable to this classification.
• If you choose the option to "Use peaberry screen sizes instead of flat beans" by clicking on the respective checkbox, the screen size range will adjust to between 8 and 13, which corresponds to the dimensions of the oblong-shaped peaberry screens.
  
• You can establish a tolerance for the percentage weight of beans that falls outside the target range. By default, the lower limit of this allowed range is designated as "UG" (Under Grade), while the upper limit is set at 20, which represents the largest screen size available.
• If you choose the option to "Restrict screen size range beyond target" by clicking on the respective checkbox, you can further restrict the Allowed range minimum and maximum.
  

Enabling defect standards

• Defects 1 max: Enter the maximum number of primary (Category 1) defects allowed for this classification.
• Defects 2 max: Enter the minimum number of primary (Category 2) defects allowed for this classification.
• Total defects max: Enter the maximum number of total defect equivalents (Category 1 + Category 2) allowed for this classification.

Enabling sensorial standards

• Cupping score: Enter the minimum allowed Cupping score for this classification.
• Descriptors: Select one or more flavor profiles that are relevant to this classification.

Assigning Classifications to a lot 

Assigning Classifications to a new lot

By following the steps below, you can add Classifications to a new lot: 

1. Navigate to the (Green) Inventory overview page.  
2. Click on Add lot on the top right side of the page. Select One or Many. 
3. Select the dropdown menu located next to the Customize fields option at the top right corner of the page.
4. A new window will appear, allowing you to specify the information you wish to capture.
5. Add Classifications by clicking on the respective checkbox. 
   
6. Click Save.
7. Provide the necessary information to create a new lot.
   
8. Click Create lot to submit. 

Assigning Classifications to an existing lot

By following the steps below, you can add a Classifications to an existing lot: 

1. Navigate to the (Green) Inventory overview page.  
2. Identify the specific lot for which you want to assign a classification.
3. Click on the Edit icon on the right side of the page. 
4. Select the dropdown menu located next to the Customize fields option at the top right corner of the page.
5. A new window will appear, allowing you to specify the information you wish to capture.
6. Add Classifications by clicking on the respective checkbox.
7. Enter the Classification details. 
   
8. Click Update lot. 

You can also display Classifications from the (Green) Inventory overview by utilizing the Customize menu.

Viewing Classifications on the Lot details page 

By following the steps below, you can view Classifications on the Lot details page: 

1. Navigate to the (Green) Inventory overview page.  
2. Select the ID tag of the lot you want to view for detailed information.
   
3. Navigate to the bottom of the details page to find the table labeled "Classifications."
   
   
   
4. In this section, you will find several columns displaying key information:
   • Classification name: Only classifications that meet the specified filter criteria and have the estimation option activated will be displayed.
   • Yield factor (%): At first, the default yield factor will be shown.
     💡This value will be updated if a green grading analysis utilizing advanced screen sizes is conducted.
   • Yield factor (kg/unit): The green weight unit, as specified in the Origin Settings, is divided by the Yield factor (%).
     💡This calculation is particularly prevalent in Colombia and indicates the number of kilograms required to produce a single unit, such as one 70 kg bag.
   • Est. green weight: The estimated green weight for this classification is calculated by multiplying the Yield Factor (%) by the current weight of the lot prior to milling.

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Related content 

• Managing Green Inventory
• Getting Started with Cropster Origin
• What is an ID-tag

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 Congratulations! You have learned how to use Classifications.

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