Case study · Import & Export
See landed cost before buying and cut import cost surprises
Landed cost was calculated after goods arrived, so buyers made decisions with the wrong number. Duties, freight and routing changes created unexpected invoices. DataplexLabs modelled total import cost into the buying workflow and added alerts on variance.
A specialty importer
Client details are anonymized at the client's request.
The challenge
- Landed cost was reconciled after the fact, not used at the point of purchase.
- Duty and tariff changes reached buyers too late to change sourcing decisions.
- Customs and shipping documents were processed manually, delaying release and payment.
What we did
- 1
Built a total import cost model with duties, freight, origin and routing inputs.
- 2
Integrated the model into the purchase request workflow so buyers see the landed cost before they commit.
- 3
Added document automation for customs paperwork and invoice matching.
Results
Buyers see a reliable landed cost before they place an order.
Cost surprises reduced with early alerts on tariff, duty or freight changes.
Customs and shipping documents move faster with fewer manual handoffs.
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