Calculate Fulfillment Costs for Your Individual Setup
Your fulfillment costs depend on your product range, order volumes and the services you require. Share your key details with us. We will review your setup and prepare a transparent fulfillment cost estimate tailored to your business model. There is no obligation.
What determines fulfillment costs?
A reliable cost calculation goes beyond shipping costs alone. Fulfillment costs arise throughout the entire journey of your goods, from arrival at the warehouse to returns.
These eight factors are included in every calculation:
1
Goods receipt:
Your goods are counted, inspected and booked into inventory. The delivery format and quantity determine the workload.
2
Average inventory:
What matters is the average quantity of goods stored with us and how much warehouse space they require.
3
Number of orders:
Every order goes through order processing, picking, packing and handover to the carrier. More orders mean more processing cycles, even if the total number of items remains the same.
4
Picks per order:
An order containing a single item requires fewer handling steps than one with multiple items. That is why the average number of picks is one of the most important factors. Our fulfillment glossary explains what a pick is.
5
Packaging materials:
Boxes, filling materials and inserts depend on the size and weight of your products and your specific requirements. Customised packaging is calculated differently from standard boxes.
6
Shipping destinations:
Domestic, European or worldwide. The destination country, shipping method and carrier all affect shipping costs.
7
Return rate:
Returns are received and inspected according to agreed procedures. The higher the return rate, the more work is involved.
8
Additional services:
Kitting, labelling, inserts and individual quality checks all involve additional work steps. Find out more on our page Packaging and Bundling.
How does the pricing model work?
Why is there no fixed fulfillment price list?
How the fulfillment calculation works
Submit your key details
Enter your shipment volume, number of SKUs, inventory levels, picks per order, shipping destinations, packaging requirements and return rate in the form. If any details are missing, we can clarify them during our consultation.
Review your setup
We review your product range, order structure and requirements for packaging, shipping and systems.
Receive your calculation
You receive a transparent calculation. We walk you through the pricing structure and explain which factors determine each cost item.
Prepare for launch
Once you accept the offer, we move on to system integration, goods delivery, inventory setup and go-live.
Frequently asked questions before getting started
The key details include shipment volumes, number of SKUs, inventory levels, average picks per order, shipping destinations, packaging requirements and return rates. The more accurate the information, the more reliable the cost estimate.
GOOD-STOCK is generally a good fit for businesses shipping at least 500 orders per month. For seasonal business models, the minimum is typically 6,000 shipments per year.
Yes. The initial assessment of your setup is free of charge and comes with no obligation.
Kitting, repackaging, labelling, inserting promotional materials or individual quality checks involve additional steps. These are calculated as separate items when required. Find out more about our process on our page Packaging and Bundling.
Returns are received and inspected according to agreed procedures. The higher the return rate and the more extensive the inspection process, the more work is involved. Please share your current return rate or an estimate.
Only compare quotes based on the same key requirements. Check which process steps are included: goods receipt, storage, picking and packing, packaging, shipping and returns. Also ask about additional services and how the pricing structure is explained. This ensures you can compare quotes on a like-for-like basis.
Submit your details and get a fulfillment cost estimate
Would you prefer to speak with us first? We can also review your setup in a personal consultation, free of charge and with no obligation.