What is meant by DSD / ARA accounting?
The term "DSD / ARA Accounting" refers to the billing of license fees for packaging within the framework of the Dual System Germany (DSD) in Germany and Altstoff Recycling Austria (ARA) in Austria. These systems serve the collection, sorting, and recycling of packaging waste in accordance with legal requirements for product responsibility.
Typical software functions in the area of "DSD / ARA Accounting":
- Material Group Management: Recording and maintenance of material groups with associated license fees.
- Weight Recording: Automatic recording and allocation of packaging weights to products.
- License Fee Calculation: Automatic calculation of license fees based on material type and weight.
- Report Generation: Creation of reports to DSD/ARA about licensed packaging quantities.
- Reporting System: Generation of evaluations and reports for internal and external purposes.
- Interfaces: Integration with ERP systems for data transfer and sharing.
Examples of "DSD / ARA Accounting":
- Monthly Report: Transmission of licensed packaging quantities to DSD/ARA.
- Annual Statement: Creation of the annual statement for licensed packaging.
- Material Group Update: Updating of license fees for various material groups.
- Product-related Accounting: Calculation of license fees for a specific product.
- Forecast Calculation: Estimation of future license fees based on sales forecasts.
- Compliance Check: Verification of completeness and correctness of reported packaging data.