Handling Fees

handling_fees

Overview

Handling Fees represent the costs associated with boxing, packaging, or other services needed to prepare products for shipment.

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Handling Fees = Total Handling Fees during the selected time period

The calculation is based on data from the Orders table.

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Detailed Breakdown

The formula above is derived from the following components:

• Handling Fees = SUM(handling_fees) --> Orders table

Insights and Actions

Handling Fees represent the costs incurred for preparing products for shipment, providing insights into operational expenses and efficiency:

• Monitor Operational Costs: Regularly track handling fees to ensure they remain proportionate to revenue and identify areas where costs can be minimized.
• Evaluate Packaging Efficiency: Analyze trends in handling fees to identify opportunities for optimizing packaging processes or sourcing cost-effective materials.
• Incorporate Fees into Pricing: Use handling fee data to ensure product pricing adequately covers operational costs, protecting profit margins.

Related Metrics

• Shipping Costs: Complements handling fees by providing a full view of logistics expenses, helping assess total fulfillment costs.
• Order Revenue: Contextualizes handling fees as a percentage of revenue, aiding in evaluating their impact on profitability.
• Net Profit: Tracks overall profitability, offering insights into how handling fees affect the bottom line.

Example Use

Prompt

What are my handling fees for the last 30 days?

Response

Query

SQL

SELECT
  SUM(ot.handling_fees) AS total_handling_fees
FROM
  orders_table AS ot
WHERE
  ot.event_date BETWEEN CURRENT_DATE() - 30 AND CURRENT_DATE()  - 1;