Receiving and inventory count
Estimate pallet or box receiving and optional inventory count and reconciliation before products move into the next fulfillment step.
3PL fulfillment cost calculator
Estimate your 3PL fulfillment costs
Build a preliminary estimate for the services your ecommerce operation may need. Select quantities for receiving, inventory count, Amazon FBA prep, pick and pack, packaging, kitting, pallet forwarding, and transportation planning before requesting a confirmed quote. Long-term storage is scoped individually.
Preliminary estimate
Build your fulfillment estimate
Enter only the services you expect to use. The calculator provides a first approximation before a final workflow review.
Receiving & InventoryEstimate standard inbound receiving and optional inventory count confirmation.+
Pallet Receiving$20.00 per palletReceive a pallet for the next fulfillment step
—Box Receiving$2.00 per boxReceive an individual box or master carton
—Inventory Count & Reconciliation$0.10 per unitCount all units, compare with expected quantity, and confirm the inventory record
—Amazon FBA Prep & TransitEstimate product preparation, protective packaging, and shipment handling for Amazon FBA.+
First Item Pick Fee (Includes Picking, Packing, Shipping Label)$2.00 per order
—Additional (SKU) Same Order — No Additional Label$0.50 per item
—Oversize, Glass & Hazmat Handling$1.30 per unit
—FBA Labeling (1000+)$0.55 per unit
—FBA Labeling$0.60 per unit
—FBA Polybagging$0.40 per unit
—FBA Large Polybag$0.60 per unit
—FBA Bubble Wrap Protection$0.85 per unit
—FBA Bubble Bag / Postal Bag (Medium 10×15 in)$0.95 per unit
—FBA Box (<18 in)$2.85 per box
—FBA Box (>18 in)$4.75 per box
—DTC / FBM FulfillmentEstimate pick, pack, protective packaging, and special handling for direct-to-consumer orders.+
First Item Pick Fee (Includes Picking, Packing, Shipping Label)$2.00 per order
—Additional SKU in Same Order — No Additional Label$0.50 per item
—Branded Liner / Protective Insert$0.50 per unit
—Paper Protective Packaging$0.50 per unit
—Additional Documents (Packing Slip, Invoice, Marketing Insert)$0.25 per item
—Oversize / Special Handling$1.90 per order
—Order Modification (Order Already Processing)$5.00 per order
—Polybagging$0.40 per unit
—Large Polybag$0.60 per unit
—Bubble Wrap Protection$0.85 per unit
—Bubble Bag / Postal Bag (Medium 10×15 in)$0.95 per unit
—Box (<18 in)$2.85 per box
—Box (>18 in)$4.75 per box
—Kitting, Projects & Additional ServicesOne-time setup, labor, photography, and hands-on projects.+
Pictures$1.00 per picture
—Set up fee$100.00 per account / project
—Working time of 1 employee$55.00 per hour
—Pallet, Forwarding & FreightMaster-box forwarding and pallet work for outbound freight preparation.+
Box forwarding$3.80 per master boxFor fewer than 100 boxes
—Box forwarding (100+)$3.30 per master boxFor 100–199 boxes
—Box forwarding (200+)$2.80 per master boxFor 200 boxes or more
—Pallet preparation$40.00 per pallet
—Pallet Forwarding (Shipped Pallet As Received)$30.00 per pallet
—Transportation estimate by shipping zoneOptional: enter your own approximate carrier or shipping-label amount. The final transportation cost is set when the label is purchased.+
Destination zone — click the destination state on the map
Each state is clickable. The colors show estimated distance bands from the selected origin. You can also enter a ZIP code above.
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Shipping zones describe carrier distance bands from the origin to the destination. This calculator does not publish invented zone rates. Use a carrier estimate for planning; the actual transportation charge is determined at the moment the shipping label is purchased.
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What this 3PL cost calculator helps you estimate
Pick and pack fulfillment
Estimate DTC or FBM order handling, additional items in the same order, packaging, documents, special handling, and order modifications.
Amazon FBA preparation
Estimate FNSKU labeling, polybagging, bubble wrap, bubble bags, cartons, and other preparation work for Amazon-bound inventory.
Pallet forwarding and transportation
Estimate pallet or master-box forwarding and use the destination map to understand transportation planning. The final carrier charge is determined when the shipping label is purchased.
The estimate is designed for small and growing sellers comparing 3PL fulfillment costs. Long-term storage is part of STIM Group's full-service offering, but it is scoped individually and is not included in this calculator. Carrier rates, postage, taxes, and unlisted services are also confirmed separately. STIM Group does not require a large monthly order minimum.
Service questions
Helpful details before you get started.
How much does 3PL fulfillment cost?+
3PL fulfillment cost depends on the services your inventory and orders require. Use the calculator to estimate receiving, inventory count, Amazon FBA prep, pick and pack, packaging, kitting, pallet forwarding, and transportation planning. Carrier charges and postage are reviewed separately.
What is a pick and pack fee?+
A pick and pack fee covers the labor and handling needed to locate products, prepare an order, pack it, and hand it off for shipment. The exact amount depends on the order workflow, products, packaging, and any additional services.
How is storage charged?+
STIM Group provides long-term storage as part of its full-service offering. Storage pricing depends on the inventory profile, storage period, space, handling requirements, and the work that follows storage, so it is confirmed after a workflow review rather than shown as a flat calculator rate.
How are shipping zones calculated?+
Shipping zones are determined by the distance between the shipment origin and the delivery destination under the selected carrier's zone map. Any transportation amount shown or discussed is an approximation; the final transportation cost is determined when the shipping label is purchased.
Are there monthly order minimums?+
STIM Group is built for new and growing sellers and does not require a large monthly order minimum. A final quote still depends on the products, workflow, handling requirements, and expected activity.
Is the calculator total a final quote?+
No. It is a planning estimate based on the selected services and quantities. STIM Group confirms final pricing after reviewing the products, storage needs, packaging, order flow, carrier requirements, and any special handling.