3PL Cost Auditing

Your 3PL is overcharging you.
We find out by how much.

We audit third-party logistics invoices for e-commerce brands, uncover billing errors and hidden fees, and show you exactly where you're overpaying.

Storage billed on outdated dimensions Pick fees don't match the contract Surcharges with no clear description Rate increases applied silently Minimum thresholds still being charged Return fees for items never returned Kitting charges for pre-assembled products Shipping label markups you didn't agree to Billing period overlaps that double-count days Cubic vs. pallet storage billing mismatch Accessorial fees buried in line items Dimensional weight calculated incorrectly Storage billed on outdated dimensions Pick fees don't match the contract Surcharges with no clear description Rate increases applied silently Minimum thresholds still being charged Return fees for items never returned Kitting charges for pre-assembled products Shipping label markups you didn't agree to Billing period overlaps that double-count days Cubic vs. pallet storage billing mismatch Accessorial fees buried in line items Dimensional weight calculated incorrectly

10–25%

Average overcharge found

30+

Common billing error types

2–3 weeks

Audit turnaround time

Trusted by operators from

Space Goods
Hormonic
Domavu

The problem most brands don't see

3PL billing is complex by design. Most e-commerce brands accept invoices at face value — and leave thousands on the table every month.

Opaque rate structures

Pick, pack, storage, surcharges, minimums — 3PL contracts are designed to be hard to audit. Most brands don't have the time or expertise to decode them.

Silent overcharges

Rate increases applied without notice. Fees for services not delivered. Storage billed on outdated data. These add up fast — and go unnoticed for months.

No one is auditing

Ops teams are scaling. Finance lacks logistics context. Nobody is line-checking invoices against contracted rates — so errors compound month after month.

Money left on the table

The gap between what you agreed to pay and what you're actually paying is where the money hides. Without an audit, it stays hidden.

How billsharp works

A focused, structured audit that delivers clear financial outcomes. No fluff, no long consulting engagements.

Step 01

Share your data

Send us your 3PL invoices and contract. Everything is handled under NDA. No disruption to your operations — we work with whatever data you already have.

Step 02

We audit everything

We analyze every line item against your contracted rates — pick fees, pack fees, storage, surcharges, minimums, and everything in between. Nothing gets missed.

Step 03

You get a savings report

A clear report showing exactly where you're overpaying, by how much, and what to do about it. Dollar figures, not opinions. Actionable, not theoretical.

Why this matters more than you think

Fulfillment is one of your biggest cost lines. Treat it like one.

For most e-commerce brands, 3PL and shipping costs represent 12–18% of total revenue. At that scale, even a small billing error compounds into serious money — and a small improvement drops straight to your bottom line.

~15%

of revenue goes to fulfillment and shipping for a typical e-commerce brand

10–25%

of that spend is overbilled — errors, surcharges, and rates that don't match your contract

100%

of the savings go straight to your EBITDA — this isn't revenue, it's pure margin recovery

We're not a cost to your business. We're a profit center.

Most services cost you money. billsharp makes you money. Every dollar you spend with us is designed to return multiples — not in theory, but in hard, verifiable savings on your next invoice.

At $5M in revenue, a 15% fulfillment cost means $750K in annual 3PL spend. If even 10% of that is overbilled, you're losing $75,000 a year to errors nobody is catching. At $15M? That number is $225,000. This is not a rounding error — it's a line item that moves your P&L.

Our Guarantee

Every penny you pay us, we'll get you back at least 2x.

If our audit doesn't identify savings worth at least double our fee, you don't pay. Simple as that. We only win when you win — and we're confident enough to guarantee it.

The compounding cost of not auditing

Two identical brands. Same revenue, same 3PL. One audits their invoices. The other doesn't. Here's what happens to EBITDA margin over 5 years.

20% 16% 12% 8% 4%
18.2% 10.5%
+7.7pp
EBITDA margin gap
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Brand that audits 3PL costs
Brand that doesn't audit
$10M Revenue

Same starting revenue for both brands

–$150K/yr

Lost to undetected 3PL overcharges

+$770K

Cumulative EBITDA gap after 5 years

What you get

Every audit delivers a comprehensive analysis with hard numbers — not a surface-level review.

Line-by-line invoice audit

Every fee, every surcharge — checked against your contracted rates and actual order data.

Billing error report

A detailed breakdown of every discrepancy — with dollar amounts, affected periods, and root causes.

Hidden cost analysis

Identification of cost drivers that aren't obvious — from storage inefficiencies to surcharge patterns.

Savings roadmap

Prioritized recommendations — renegotiation points, operational changes, and rate benchmarks.

The average brand recovers more than 10x the audit fee.

Our audits typically uncover five- to six-figure annual savings hiding in billing complexity.

10–25%
Average overcharge identified in fulfillment costs
Find Out What You're Overpaying

Two ways to work with us

Start with a one-time audit. Stay for ongoing cost control.

3PL Billing Audit

A one-time, deep-dive audit of your 3PL invoices and fee structure.

  • Full invoice analysis (3–6 months)
  • Contract vs. billed rate comparison
  • Billing error identification
  • Hidden cost driver analysis
  • Savings report with recommendations
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Built on real operational experience

billsharp was founded by an e-commerce operator — not a consultant. We built and scaled the operations of a multi-eight-figure e-commerce brand from the ground up, managing fulfillment across multiple 3PL partners.

That hands-on experience means we know exactly how 3PLs bill, where the errors hide, and what levers actually reduce costs. We've sat on your side of the table.

8-Figure

E-com operations built from scratch

Multiple

3PLs managed and audited

Years

Deep in fulfillment billing

Line-Item

Level cost understanding

Frequently asked questions

What do I need to provide?

Your 3PL invoices (typically 3–6 months), your current contract or rate card, and basic order data if available. We'll tell you exactly what we need during the discovery call. Minimal effort on your end.

How long does an audit take?

Most audits are completed within 2–3 weeks from data receipt. Complex setups with multiple 3PLs or high SKU counts may take slightly longer.

What if my 3PL isn't overcharging me?

Then you get peace of mind and a verified cost baseline. In our experience, we've never audited a brand and found zero issues. The question is usually not whether there are errors, but how much they add up to.

Will this create conflict with my 3PL?

No. We don't contact your 3PL. The audit is conducted entirely on your side using your data. How you use the findings is completely up to you.

Is my data secure?

We sign an NDA before receiving any data. All information is handled confidentially and never shared with third parties.

Stop overpaying your 3PL

Book a free 15-minute discovery call. No commitment, no pitch — just a straight answer on whether an audit makes sense for you.

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