Damaged Goods & Shrinkage Rate Allowance
Factor inventory loss (theft, carrier damage, misplacement in 3PL warehouses) directly into your product pricing to prevent unbudgeted end-of-year write-offs.
Pricing Parameters
Instant client calculation💡 For every $1.00 of revenue, you keep $0.73 in gross profit before operating expenses.
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How to Use This Tool in 3 Easy Steps
Enter Annual Inventory Value
Input total cost of inventory handled per year.
Set Expected Shrinkage Rate
Input historical loss percentage (typically 1.5%-2.5%).
Review Pricing Buffer
See how many cents per unit must be added to retail price to fully cover shrinkage.
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