Distribution Program Calculator

For more information about this program you may contact Aaron McRann of goBrochures.com or Ken Schneider of Teldon Print Media.

	Qty	Cost
Program Set up Fee:		$
Cartons into Storage:		$
Residual # skids after 1st shipment:		$	Storage fee per month
# Months stored:		$	Total Storage
Cartons out:		$
TOTAL		$

Sample Calculation:
50,000 copies of a 64 page self cover guide on 60lb gloss, 8 3/8" x 10 3/4"
17,000lbs in 500 cartons on 10 skids
Program Set up Fee:	1	$ 150
Cartons into Storage:	500	$ 500
Residual # skids after 1st shipment:	5	$ 50	Storage fee per month
# Months stored:	3	$ 150	Total Storage
Cartons out:	500	$ 750
TOTAL		$ 1,550	+ shipping/postage

Approx shipping/postage based on example specs *$3000
* shipping and postage are determined based on destination and will vary based on weight, distance and service level.

How to make an accurate comparison

To accurately compare the costs suggested in this shipping calculator you should take the following points into consideration:

Shipping Costs:

• What are your annual shipping costs for distributing your guides?

Storage of Guides:

• Do you have storage costs for your guides? Most storage facilities are minimum $100 per month or $1200 per year.
• Is the space currently assigned to store your guides being used effectively? How could you better utilize the space your building has to offer?

Staffing Considerations:

• On average, how long does it take a staff member to process a shipment. For example, if it takes 10 minutes, and they process 200 orders per year at $10 per hour it costs you $333 in labour. Is this the best use of your staff's time? How could they more effectively help your customers? Where can they add more value?
• Are you putting your staff at risk by asking them to life heavy boxes or climb ladders? Are your staff really suited for this physical and dangerous task?