Proper price calculation headache

It is hard to succeed in a big tender without careful and on the limit price calculation. But there are times when such calculation is almost impossible … Like for example when client provides not exactly clear image of a bag or backpack and expects quick price calculation for large quantity. On top of that the price needs to be quoted for transport by air.

With no time to produce the sample there is no chance to calculate the cost accurately. The unit cost can only be estimated. Too high estimate results in no business, too low estimate results money loosing production. Make your pick.

With no samples on hand the packaging info like carton dimensions and weight can also only be estimated. May be manageable if only sea shipment is expected. But estimating a bit too little or bit too much can mean big money when it comes to shipping by air …

And then the cost of air shipment itself. With airfreight costs effectively doubling in past month or two and no clear direction for the near future what rate to select for price calculation for goods expected to be shipped in about 3 months time ?

Pricing can be fun …

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