Calculator · Recoup time on a 3PL switch

3PL switching ROI calculator

Estimate the cost of switching 3PLs — onboarding time, integration spend, dual-running — and how long the savings take to recoup. Switching is rarely as cheap as the saving suggests, but is often worth it.

Result

Monthly savings
One-off switch cost
Dual-running cost
Recoup time
Year-1 net
Methodology. Switching cost includes integration time, EDI re-mapping if applicable, inventory transfer freight, and the value of internal team time. Dual-running is the period where you maintain inventory at both 3PLs to avoid stockouts during transition. Real-world recoup typically lands 4–9 months for a 15–25% cost reduction.

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