Rate Card Fees
What are Rate Card Fees?
Rate Card Fees are the individual charges that make up a client's pricing agreement.
Each fee represents a service provided by the warehouse and is used when generating invoices.
Examples include:
Storage fees
Goods In fees
Fulfilment fees
Packaging fees
Shipping fees
Return fees
Fuel surcharges
The combination of these charges determines the final amount billed to a client.
Where are Rate Card Fees Managed?
Rate Card Fees are managed within a Rate Card.
To view them:
Navigate to Finance → Rates
Open the relevant Rate Card
Select the appropriate pricing section
Each section contains different fee types.
Common Fee Categories
Subscription Fees
Recurring account charges.
Storage Fees
Charges for storing inventory within the warehouse.
Goods In Fees
Charges for receiving stock.
B2B Fees
Charges for business-to-business fulfilment.
D2C Fees
Charges for direct-to-consumer fulfilment.
Return Fees
Charges for processing returned products.
Packaging Fees
Charges for consumables used during packing.
Shipping Fees
Charges applied to shipping services.
Fuel Surcharges
Additional carrier fuel costs.
How are Fees Calculated?
The exact calculation depends on the fee type.
Examples:
Per Order
Number of orders × Fee
Per Unit
Number of units × Fee
Per Case
Number of cases × Fee
Per SKU
Number of SKUs × Fee
Per Pallet
Number of pallets × Fee
Fixed Subscription
Flat recurring charge
Pimento automatically performs these calculations when generating invoices.
Important Notes
Different clients may have different Rate Card Fees.
Fees can be fixed or usage-based.
Rate Cards can contain multiple fee types.
Pricing calculations are automated once configured.
FAQs
Can two clients have different pricing?
Yes. Each client can be assigned a different Rate Card.
Can fees be updated?
Yes. Existing Rate Cards can be edited.
Are calculations automatic?
Yes. Pimento uses configured fees when generating billing information.
Can multiple fees apply to a single order?
Yes. An order may incur fulfilment, packaging, shipping and surcharge fees simultaneously.
