Usage ingestion
Without Sanka
Logs and CSVs are aggregated manually, creating missed billable usage
With Sanka
Ingest and trace usage by customer and contract
Meter usage-based billing, automated and accurate
Turn CRM contract terms and actual usage into billable line items — with pre-invoice review and accounting sync.
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Mayu KawasakiSanka Inc.Invoices
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IDCustomerStatusAmountDue dateOwner
INV-2041Greenfield Logistics Ltd.Sent¥ 2,100,000Jul 20, 2026Mayu
INV-2040Vertex Electronics Inc.Sent¥ 3,200,000Jul 20, 2026Mayu
INV-2039Atlas Print Co.Paid¥ 480,000Jun 30, 2026Sonny
INV-2038Crestline Gas Co., Ltd.Overdue¥ 720,000Jun 15, 2026Sonny
INV-2037Ironbridge Auto PartsPaid¥ 950,000Jun 30, 2026Sonny
INV-2036Nordic Coffee SupplyDraft¥ 5,600,000Jul 31, 2026Mayu
INV-2035Summit Energy Co., Ltd.Paid¥ 1,500,000Jun 30, 2026Sonny
INV-2034Harborview Foods Co.Sent¥ 1,800,000Jul 15, 2026Mayu
INV-2033Pinnacle Electric Co.Paid¥ 4,200,000Jun 20, 2026Sonny
INV-2032Brightwell Foods LLCOverdue¥ 320,000Jun 10, 2026Mayu
INV-2031Oceanic Trade Corp.Paid¥ 850,000Jun 30, 2026Mayu
INV-2030Bluefield Textiles K.K.Draft¥ 1,150,000Jul 31, 2026Sonny
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Create invoices for orders closing on the 20th.
- Found 12 closing orders
- Drafted 12 invoices
- Requesting approval
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Overview
Turn usage into billable line items
Ingest usage
Bring in usage from APIs, CSVs, databases, and external services.
Rate by contract
Apply unit price, free allowance, caps, overage, tiers, and minimum fees from contract terms.
Explain invoice lines
Output usage, price, allowance, overage, and calculation basis in a customer-ready format.
Tutorial
Govern usage from meter to invoice
- 01Collect usage dataImport usage from APIs, CSVs, logs, and external systems.
- 02Match contract termsLink customer, contract, period, allowance, price, and caps.
- 03Calculate billable amounts; connect to billing and accountingApply overage, tiered pricing, minimums, and discounts. Move reviewed usage lines into invoices, revenue management, and accounting prep.
Compare
Usage billing breaks when usage and contract terms drift
| Workflow | Without Sanka | With Sanka |
|---|---|---|
| Usage ingestion | Logs and CSVs are aggregated manually, creating missed billable usage | Ingest and trace usage by customer and contract |
| Rating | Free allowances, caps, and tiers are calculated manually | Apply contract terms automatically |
| Pre-invoice review | Teams cannot explain the basis before sending invoices | Review usage, rate, and calculation basis before billing |
| Accounting connection | Invoice lines and revenue data drift apart | Connect the same rated lines to billing, revenue, and accounting prep |
Rating
Without Sanka
Free allowances, caps, and tiers are calculated manually
With Sanka
Apply contract terms automatically
Pre-invoice review
Without Sanka
Teams cannot explain the basis before sending invoices
With Sanka
Review usage, rate, and calculation basis before billing
Accounting connection
Without Sanka
Invoice lines and revenue data drift apart
With Sanka
Connect the same rated lines to billing, revenue, and accounting prep
Customer quotes
Don't take our word for it.
We want inventory, sales management, tax, and accounting to connect smoothly while keeping operating cost and time low.
At first, we managed everything in Excel. Human error was a constant problem, and our inventory value did not match at fiscal close.
Sanka does more than inventory control. It can manage purchasing, billing, orders, and shipping in one place.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What usage data can be ingested?
Usage can come from APIs, CSVs, databases, logs, or external services depending on your workflow.
Can allowances and overage fees be handled?
Yes. Free allowances, caps, overage fees, tiers, and minimum fees can be modeled as contract terms.
Can usage be reviewed before invoicing?
Yes. Usage, rates, calculation basis, and exceptions can be reviewed before invoice creation.
Can this work with subscription billing?
Yes. Fixed recurring fees and usage-based lines can be handled in the same billing workflow.