Step 1
Define billable events
Common categories include receiving, pallet or shelf space, order, order line, pick, packing material, shipping administration, return and manual value-added services.
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3PL billing from completed warehouse activity
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In this guide
- 1Define billable events
- 2Connect event to price rule
- 3Create a controlled period
Short answer
3PL billing depends on recording agreed warehouse activities with the correct client, unit, timestamp and price rule. The billing record should be traceable to the completed activity.
- Agreed price list per client
- Measurable and traceable activities
- Review and approval before invoicing
Step 2
Connect event to price rule
Each rule needs a client, validity period, unit, price, any minimum quantity and clear handling of corrections.
Step 3
Create a controlled period
Summarise activities, flag exceptions and have an owner approve them. Then export understandable data to finance and retain traceability.
Frequently asked questions
Can every warehouse event be billed automatically?
Only events with a clear measurement point and agreed price rule should be automated. Manual services may require registration and approval.
How are client-specific prices handled?
Price rules are attached by client and validity period so changes do not rewrite previous billing data.
Why is approval needed?
Approval catches exceptions, one-off work and incorrect registrations before they reach the client invoice.
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