Consumer brand operations questions, answered
Short answers first, then the page that goes deeper or the calculator that gives you your own number.
Runs inventory and cash, sourcing and production, 3PL and freight, systems, and the operating plan, one to two days a week.
Fixed-fee audits by revenue band, then a monthly retainer for one to two days a week. Real ranges are on the page.
Item setup, GS1 barcodes, case packs, EDI, ASN timing, labels, and an appointment. Miss one and it comes back as a deduction.
Wholesale price minus landed cost, freight to their DC, and allowances. Run your own numbers in the calculator.
Factory price plus inbound freight, duty, tariffs, insurance, drayage, and brokerage, divided by units that arrive sellable.
An ERP or inventory system, a 3PL, EDI for retail, a planning tool, and a freight partner. The stack page lists what each one is for.