EFuturesCFO · Distribution Suite

Distribution Margin & Cost-to-Serve

Uncover true margin after freight, handling, warehouse, returns, and rebates. Model cost-to-serve by channel and identify the levers that move net margin most.

Executive Summary

Margin Waterfall

Revenue to net margin decomposition

Channel Profitability

Margin by distribution channel

Sensitivity Analysis

Ranked levers by annual margin impact

Monthly Revenue & Margin Trend

Executive Recommendations

Methodology

Contribution Margin = Revenue − COGS − Freight (In + Out) − Warehouse − Handling − Returns − SG&A + Rebates + Slotting Fees. Cost-to-Serve = Freight Out + Freight In + Warehouse + Handling + Returns. Channel margins differentiated by typical distribution cost structures.

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