Setup & preparation
Where needed, quote SKU mapping, instruction preparation, packing samples and order-file validation as defined setup tasks.
YOUR CHINA 3PL COST STRUCTURE
A clear scope.
A useful China operations quote.
Share your China supplier, stock and order brief. Separate the handling work, materials, domestic transfers and international shipment costs.
AGREE THE UNIT BEFORE THE RATE
A quote you can compare.
A bill you can reconcile.
The written quote should identify each charging unit, the work it covers and how completed quantities will be recorded. Rates and any minimum depend on the accepted scope.
Storage & agreed support
Specify the storage unit and billing period, stock review frequency and any separately agreed reporting or coordination work.
Receiving & handling
Agree units such as supplier arrival, carton, item, order, additional order line, finished kit or approved work batch.
Confirm how any minimum works.
If a minimum charge applies, identify the period, which service charges count toward it and how any shortfall is calculated. Clarify whether setup, materials, storage and transport are included or separate.
ILLUSTRATIVE WORKLOAD · NO PUBLISHED RATES
Put a real work brief
behind each quote line.
For example: three supplier arrivals, 12 SKUs and 600 expected units, followed by 200 customer orders with one item per order. These are planning quantities, not a customer result or service commitment.
| Work | Quantity to confirm | Quote calculation |
|---|---|---|
| Receiving | 3 supplier arrivals; carton counts to confirm | Accepted receiving quantity × agreed receiving rate |
| Item checks or labels | Agreed sample or affected units from the 600 expected units | Approved work quantity × rate for the specified task |
| Storage | Measured stock footprint and time held | Agreed storage units × billable period × storage rate |
| Order preparation | 200 one-item orders | Order charge × 200; confirm whether the first pick is included |
| Packing & transport | Approved materials; final parcel measurements and routes | Materials and accepted transport charges, with inclusions listed |
Add only the setup, minimum adjustment or additional work stated in the quote. Reconcile the bill against actual completed work and stock records; expected arrivals and order volumes can change.
Prepare the quantities for your own quote →BUILD THE QUOTE AROUND YOUR WORK
What shapes the service quote.
Review the handling work, materials and movements separately. Confirm what is included before approving your scope.
What to share with the team01Sourcing & supplier coordination
What shapes the cost
Supplier research, sample follow-up and purchasing or delivery coordination
What to agree
Included work, purchasing authority and fee basis
02Receiving & consolidation
What shapes the cost
Supplier batches, SKU count, carton count and quantity
What to agree
Counting, identification and consolidation scope
03Storage & inventory
What shapes the cost
Footprint, handling needs, stock duration and review frequency
What to agree
Storage basis and stock reporting
04Inspection
What shapes the cost
Sampling, visible checks or specifically agreed tests
What to agree
Method, evidence and acceptance criteria
05Packing & value-added work
What shapes the cost
Relabeling, rework, kits, inserts and protective preparation
What to agree
Approved version, materials and work charges
06Order preparation
What shapes the cost
Order frequency, lines per order and release patterns
What to agree
Pick, pack, exception and dispatch-record handling
07Domestic supplier & return transfers
What shapes the cost
Supplier location, domestic delivery arrangement and accepted parcel or carton profile
What to agree
Who books and pays for each domestic movement
08International shipping handover
What shapes the cost
Product, destination, route, final weight and dimensions
What to agree
Included transport stages, charges and named responsibilities
09Supplier purchases & third-party costs
What shapes the cost
Merchant-approved purchase, materials and any agreed external work
What to agree
Amount, payment responsibility and whether included or quoted separately
Review what the quote includes.
Identify each item as included, separately quoted or awaiting confirmation. Keep supplier product payments separate from Guangzhou receiving, storage, inspection and preparation charges.
| Check | Confirm in the written quote |
|---|---|
| Charging basis | Unit, carton, supplier arrival, order, material or agreed work batch; record the quantity used for each line |
| Storage period | How storage is measured, when charges begin and how held or reserved stock is treated |
| Materials & outside work | Which labels, packing materials, supplier payments and external services are included or separate |
| Transport responsibilities | Domestic movements, quoted international stages and the named parties for export, import, duties and receiving |
| Changes & open items | Additional checks, rework, repeat preparation or changed routes; identify decisions still required |
| Approval reference | Goods, scope version, currency, payment responsibility and the quote period to confirm with the team |
Confirm how a scope change, held-stock storage or extra handling affects the quote before approving the work.
Choose the operation to quote.
01 / SUPPLIER BATCHES
I buy from several China suppliers.
Bring supplier deliveries together, check the agreed quantities and prepare one shipment or several release batches.
Supplier receiving · checks · carton preparation
View consolidation scope02 / RECURRING OPERATIONS
I need stock managed and orders prepared.
Keep receiving, storage, stock allocation and pick-and-pack work connected to your approved order and shipping plan.
Storage · inventory · pick & pack
View ongoing 3PL scope03 / BRANDS & LAUNCHES
I need kits or a coordinated launch.
Prepare approved labels, inserts and product sets, then release campaign, sample or replenishment batches.
Packing sample · kitting · release waves
View project scopeLET’S PLAN YOUR CHINA OPERATION
Send the brief once.
- Supplier locations, inbound frequency and SKU list
- Expected stock footprint and quantities
- Inspection, labels, rework and packing needs
- Orders per month or bulk release quantities
- Destination split, receiving model and responsibilities
Agree costs before additional work.
Rates, minimums, handling windows and route availability are confirmed for the agreed goods and scope. Supplier payments, materials, domestic transfers and transport should have named responsibilities. Approve extra inspection, rework or changed instructions before execution.
Ready to define your scope?
Prepare your product, order and destination details for a tailored fulfillment discussion.
Prepare an inquiry briefBEFORE YOUR FIRST BATCH
Understand the charging scope.
Can I start with a small batch and receive a clear breakdown of storage, handling and shipping charges?
Send the product and SKU list, supplier arrivals, quantities, carton dimensions, expected storage period, checks and packing needs, order pattern and destinations. Acceptance and any minimum depend on the agreed goods and work scope. Ask the written quote to identify each charging unit, storage basis and period, pick-and-pack inclusions, materials, setup and transport stages. Confirm any minimum charge, separate supplier or third-party costs and additional-work approval rules. Reconcile completed work and stock records against the quote.