Connect with the right partners. Strengthen your program. Export compliance doesn’t have to be overwhelming, especially when you know where to turn for help. This session features Star USA’s president Michael D. Easton alongside Nate Ward from the SBDC Export…
Landed Costs
Landed Costs
Why they matter and how to calculate them.
There's more to transportation costs than the shipping price - taxes, customs, insurance and other fees play an integral role. These costs can have a major effect on your pricing strategies. We'll jump in and explore the key variables and how they change, providing you with tools & techniques along the way so that you'll be equipped to identify and calculate the true spend on your international shipments.
Resources
Topics Include:
- Differences between landed costs & standard costs
- Calculating landed costs
- Advice & insights for controlling your landed costs
- Recommended: Basic understanding of Incoterms® 2020
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