THE POTENTIAL, IN PERSPECTIVEMore margin.
More margin.
More momentum.
What could less waiting, fewer handoffs, and a more connected operation mean for your brand? Explore a scenario using your own assumptions.
Run your numbers YOUR SCENARIO, IN MOTIONILLUSTRATIVE
$144,000potential savings per year
Example assumptions, not a quote. Adjust every input below.
CHINA 3PL VS. YOUR LOCAL ROUTESame order.
Same order.
About half the cost.
A local route pays to ship, clear, truck, and store inventory before an order even leaves the shelf. Fulfilling from China, close to production, takes most of those steps out.
| COST BREAKDOWNOne order. Two routes.Compare every step. | Your local routeTraditional fulfillment $11.86USD / order |  CHINA 3PL |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean freight | Included | Not included in this China route example |
| Handling & processing | Included | Not included in this China route example |
| Drayage & fuel | Included | Not included in this China route example |
| Customs & tariffs | Included | Not included in this China route example |
| Storage & warehousing | Included | $0.00 |
| Pick & pack | Included | $1.00 |
| Shipping | Included | $4.88 |
| Inventory costs | Included | Not included in this China route example |
Included in the local total— Not included in the China example
$5.98less per order · 50% lower
At 5,000 orders a month, that’s $29,900 a month, or $358,800 a year.
ILLUSTRATIVE FIGURESPer-order example from Ecomflow’s published cost comparison. Your real costs depend on product, parcel weight and size, destinations, and volume; duties and taxes vary by market.
YOUR SCENARIOSmall changes.
Small changes.
A bigger picture.
This is a planning tool, not a shipping quote. Adjust every assumption below.
Monthly orders
Current cost per order (USD)
Assumed cost reduction (%)
Assumed hours saved per week
Current stock-ready lead time (days)
Assumed new lead time (days)
YOUR ILLUSTRATIVE OPPORTUNITY$144,000$12,000per month 1040hper year back to your team 40 daysless waiting for stock
potential annual operating-cost savings
Current cost per order $8.00Assumed new cost $5.60
ILLUSTRATIVE FIGURESAll results are calculated from your inputs, not measured performance. Savings = orders × cost × reduction; annual figures use 12 months and 52 weeks. Excludes setup, duties, taxes, and other costs unless included in your input. Lead time is stock readiness, not customer delivery.
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