Fulfillment costs cover the fees charged by 3PLs, fulfillment centers, and warehouses to pick, pack, and ship your orders.Documentation Index
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What Are Fulfillment Costs?
Fulfillment costs include:- Pick and pack fees: Per-order handling charges
- Storage fees: Monthly warehouse storage
- 3PL fees: ShipBob, Deliverr, Amazon FBA, etc.
- Packaging materials: Boxes, tape, inserts
Fulfillment costs are separate from shipping costs (carrier fees). Both contribute to your total cost to fulfill an order.
Where Fulfillment Costs Appear
| Module | Usage |
|---|---|
| Executive Summary | Part of COGS / gross profit |
| Orders Deep Dive | Order-level profitability |
| Contribution Margin | Full order cost analysis |
Setting Up Fulfillment Costs
Common Approaches
| Approach | When to Use |
|---|---|
| Flat rate per order | Single 3PL with predictable fees |
| Flat rate per item | When costs scale with order size |
| Percentage of revenue | When 3PL charges % of GMV |
Related Resources
Set up fulfillment costs
Step-by-step setup guide
Shipping costs
Track carrier and delivery costs