Topic · Volume, margin, payment

Pricing & terms.

MOQs, payment timing, quote assumptions, and the inputs that turn a unit price into a usable landed-cost comparison.

4 articles in this topic

A freight yard at dusk with trailers at the dock

Landed costAug 21, 2026

What "landed" actually includes, and what it usually doesn't

A landed quote is only as useful as its stated basis. Here is how to read one, which line items are commonly excluded, and the four questions to ask before approving.

≈ 6 minute read

A landed cost breakdown worked through on paper

Landed costJul 24, 2026

Unit price is the least useful number in a quote

Freight, handling, prep, and terms move the real figure more than the sticker ever does.

≈ 5 minute read

Case packs stacked to illustrate minimum order quantity

RFQsJul 18, 2026

Minimum order quantity is not a number, it's a function

Case pack, freight class, and channel decide your floor. Here is how to find yours per category.

≈ 6 minute read

A commission and net-terms schedule under review

Supplier evaluationJul 9, 2026

Reading a commission structure before you sign anything

Per-product quoting, net-term bonuses, and what stacking actually means for your margin.

≈ 5 minute read