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Methods for calculating the cost of delivery of goods. Tariff calculator for automatic calculation using software

Taking into account the dynamic development of Internet deliveries and Internet commerce in general, the ability to calculate the cost of delivery AUTOMATICALLY plays an increasingly important role in choosing software for courier services.

More and more directors, logistics courier companies are wondering - how to calculate the cost of delivery quickly, accurately and efficiently? Let's figure it out. nine0005

Imagine a logistics company needs to calculate the cost of delivery to the client quickly and as accurately as possible, based on certain order parameters. Each order differs in weight, delivery route, type of delivery and delivery urgency. How then quickly, efficiently and with less effort to calculate the cost of delivery?

There are different approaches and methods of calculation in different companies that carry out the delivery of goods.

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Someone considers the old method - manually on the calculator. Not an option. This is a long time and a large percentage of the logistician's error in the calculation is not excluded. The history of the calculated tariff is not saved and, accordingly, it is necessary to calculate it again each time, even if the parameters are similar to the previous order. All parameters and costs for calculating the cost of delivery must be remembered in your head or look at the table / price of delivery.

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Someone creates a calculator in Excel spreadsheet . The option is better than manually. But there are also downsides. Pricing flexibility is not taken into account, based on all the necessary parameters for calculating the tariff. Again, the logistician's mistake is great when calculating the tariff, for example, the formula in Excel will go astray. The history of the order is not saved, respectively, and the tariff. And if you maintain all customer orders in a table and search for a similar delivery when a customer returns, it is inconvenient and time-consuming. nine0005

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Someone creates online calculator on the site. As an option. It is convenient for the client to go to the site and calculate the tariff himself. But, again, the online calculator will calculate the approximate delivery rate for the client, since it is impossible to take into account all the parameters and costs of cargo delivery. The client may incorrectly calculate the cost of delivery, which may not satisfy him and, accordingly, leave the site without contacting such a courier company for the service. nine0005

New and modern approach

A new and modern approach to the calculation of the tariff for the delivery of goods is the use of automatic tariff calculator based on software. All the disadvantages mentioned above are excluded, since the program automatically calculates the cost of cargo delivery based on pre-set parameters, saves all the specified rates in the history. In the program, it is possible to view the history of previously calculated rates for the delivery of orders for each client. nine0005

First, let's take a closer look at what affects the size of the freight rate.

For example, to calculate the cost of delivery in Russia, due to its vast territory, a number of tariff zones are provided, and for shipment to each of these zones, its own tariff is set accordingly. Each delivery service has its own division into tariff zones and its own tariff plan for each of these zones. It should also be taken into account that the tariff zones are focused on regional centers (regions), therefore, when delivering to other settlements in this region, an additional fee for regional movements may be charged. nine0005

Tariff plans for the delivery of orders are also calculated based on weight/weight of shipments. At the same time, the largest estimated weight between physical and "volumetric" is used to calculate the tariff. The concept of "volumetric" weight arose due to the need to transport items that have large dimensions with a small mass. Calculation of volumetric weight is necessary in order to increase the efficiency of the use of freight transport and avoid overloading by volume.

The size of the freight transportation tariff also depends on delivery urgency . If delivery by the deadline is not a priority for the client, then the standard rate is taken into the cost of calculating the delivery. For many customers, the urgency of delivery is the main factor when choosing a courier service. Most companies provide this service, but the client pays extra for it. If the recipient cannot wait and urgency is a priority, then an additional payment for the speed of delivery is added to the tariff accordingly. Surcharge for urgency is an adequate measure, since the employee of the courier company will be forced to postpone other orders and deliver an urgent order. He may need to work overtime. This is where the extra charge for express shipping comes in, which can reach 30% of the standard price of the service. nine0005

Tariffs of delivery services also depend on the chosen delivery method - from the terminal to the terminal, from the terminal to the door, from the door to the door or from the terminal to the point of issue of the order (for pickup).

Delivery charges may also include

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For example, temperature regime or other special mode of transportation of items, notification of the recipient by phone call, SMS, e-mail and others. nine0005

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Cargo insurance is an additional service used by many companies that ship valuable cargo. Insurance minimizes damage to the sender in case of damage to goods during transportation. But such a service entails additional costs.

So, the freight rate depends on the main factors:

• Weight/weight of cargo.
• Tariff zone. The distance between the cities of the sender and recipient. nine0074
• Delivery time.
• Select a delivery method.

Such complex algorithms for calculating the cost of delivery manually are facilitated with the help of automated tariff calculators.

Delans. Delivery management»

In the «Delans. Delivery Management” just takes into account all the above parameters in the Tariff Calculator for automatic and quick calculation of the cost of delivery. It is also possible to set up additional delivery services in the program. You can choose how exactly the amount of the additional service will be assessed: as a percentage, if it is insurance or in monetary terms, if it is, for example, lifting a load to the floor. nine0005

Automation of the calculation plays a huge role for the logisticians of the company, selecting delivery routes as optimized as possible, distributing the number of orders of all clients of the courier service, taking into account the weight, type and delivery time. The speed of cargo delivery by couriers depends on how automated the delivery process is in the courier company.

Watch a short video review of the Tariff Calculator features in Delans. Delivery management.

Also read the example (instruction) of working with the Tariff Calculator.

Thus , using the parameters of weight, type of delivery, urgency and direction of the order, the calculator automatically calculates the cost of delivery.

So, the advantages of the tariff calculator for courier companies:

• Ease of use.
• High speed of getting the result.
• Ease of choosing the optimal tariff. nine0074
• Convenient function for choosing a delivery method.
• Flexible pricing system.

Try the tariff calculator in action! Leave a request below to Order a free demonstration of the Tariff Calculator in the Delans. Delivery management.

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Courier delivery cost calculation

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*The amount of the service may change after clarifying the actual parameters of the departure: address, dimensions, choice of additional services. **Delivery time is specified in working days, excluding the day of receipt of the shipment.

The E-Logistic company is a reliable partner of online stores in Moscow, St. Petersburg and other cities of the country. We We offer favorable rates for courier delivery and guarantee high quality of services. By contacting us, you can be sure of safety and fast deadlines. transportation. We work on the principle of "click to door", thanks to which our customers receive impeccable service and a full range of courier services. Our service is available 24 hours a day. nine0005

For the convenience of customers, we have developed an online calculator that allows you to calculate the estimated cost of courier delivery.

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