How Much Does Order Fulfillment Cost?
When you outsource your order fulfillment, there will likely be several costs involved:
One-off setup fee: around $100 to $1,000
Receiving fee: around $250 per shipment
Storage fee: around $12 to $15 per cubic meter, per month
Picking and packing: $2 to $8 per item
Shipping fees (these will depend on your carrier and products)
Kitting, return, and account management fees (also dependent on your products and provider)
As we mentioned earlier, these costs vary widely across 3PL companies. Be sure to shop around to score your ecommerce business the best deal!