What is Pack-size normalization?
Pack-size normalization converts case, box, and each pricing to a common per-unit basis so a hotel can compare prices fairly across suppliers.
Pack-size normalization restates prices on a common per-unit basis — case of 24, box of 6, or each — so two suppliers’ prices can be compared fairly. Without it, a “cheaper” case can actually cost more per unit.
It’s what makes cross-supplier comparison and supplier price drift tracking meaningful: Atrium normalizes pack sizes automatically so recurring-item price changes are easy to spot.
A quick example: Supplier A lists bath towels at $48 per case of 24 ($2.00 each); Supplier B lists them at $11 per box of 5 ($2.20 each). Supplier B looks cheaper at a glance but costs 10% more per towel. Normalization makes that obvious — and it’s also what lets Atrium flag a short delivery when cases and eaches are mixed on the same invoice.
Forward about 10 recent supplier invoices and Atrium returns a free Hotel Spend & Exception Report — what changed, what may be duplicated, and what needs review before payment.
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