Guide · Fulfillment costs
A low picking rate does not settle the cost question. This guide organises the items from receiving and storage through shipping, returns and special services.
Record products, lines, quantities and recipients for a typical order.
Add sets, finishing, bulky goods, returns and campaign peaks.
Compare one-off costs, ongoing services and shipping together.
The calculation covers goods receipt, storage, picking, packing, shipping and returns. One-time setup and additional work such as finishing or kitting depend on the assignment. Your order profile matters: which items are stored, how many lines make up an order, which channels are supplied and when do peaks occur? This determines which services should be priced individually or within an agreed flat fee.
Bring together the information about your project. It provides a clear basis for discussing effort, open questions and a suitable starting point.
Compare all seven items for the same period and order profile. Calculation aid: recurring monthly costs = inbound + storage + pick and pack + materials + shipping + returns and exceptions + recurring add-ons. Keep setup separate. Divide only recurring costs by shipment count when comparing cost per shipment; also check minimum charges and included volumes. A missing item is a question to resolve, not an assumed zero.
Four examples help align quotes to the same order profile.
PROWERB combines ongoing fulfillment with kitting and campaign logistics. Pricing considers routine operations and planned campaigns together: items, stock, order volumes, recipients and deadlines. A project flat fee can work when scope and assumptions are defined. Variable charges may suit changing volumes. The pricing page explains setup, ongoing operations, logistics and optional services. The ROI calculator helps compare these costs with your internal effort.
Yes, when scope, included volumes and exceptions are clearly agreed. A flat fee can make a defined project easier to budget. Variable charges are often easier to track when stock and order volumes change. We choose a structure suited to your operation and explain when additional costs arise.
Check goods receipt, storage, pick and pack, packaging and material, shipping, returns and exceptions, and setup and add-on services. Providers may group these areas differently. What matters is which tasks and volumes the price covers, with one-time costs distinguishable from recurring charges.
Ask each provider to quote against the same volumes and service assumptions. For missing items, establish whether they are included, excluded or billed by effort. Also compare minimum charges, packing materials, returns, special transport and the rules for volume changes.
Volume and order structure work together: a single flyer requires different handling from glassware or a multi-item kit. Storage duration, seasonal peaks, finishing and destinations also matter. Weight, parcel dimensions and shipping zones affect freight. We therefore assess typical orders and peak scenarios separately.
Yes. We plan campaign volumes, material availability, kitting and dispatch windows alongside routine operations. Share the expected volume range and fixed deadline as early as possible. Capacity, lead time and any additional services are agreed for the specific campaign.
Describe the range, stock levels, typical orders, shipment volumes and destination regions. Add planned campaigns and required extras. Start with the non-binding needs check; we then clarify any missing information needed for a reliable calculation.
Send us your item structure, volume framework and channels — you'll get an estimate along the seven cost items.
