Introduction to Cost Optimization on Oopbuy
When purchasing Oopbuy Adidas products
Pro Tip:
Step 1: Price Negotiation with Suppliers
- Consolidate different suppliers' quotes into the Oopbuy spreadsheet
- Create conditional formatting to instantly see the best offers
- Use historical price data to negotiate better deals
Example:
Step 2: Calculating Shipping Costs
The spreadsheet should include columns for:
| Shipping Method | Estimated Weight | Volumetric Weight | Insurance Costs |
| Air Express | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sea Freight | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Step 3: Duty and Tax Computation
Set up formulas in your spreadsheet to automatically:
- Calculate import duties based on your country's tariff codes
- Add VAT or other local taxes
- Include any special footwear/apparel tariffs
Step 4: Final Cost Comparison
Create a summary view showing:
- Product cost from different suppliers
- Total shipping costs
- Applied duties and taxs
- Profit margin allocation
This allows you to immediately identify which Oopbuy Adidas
Advanced Spreadsheet Techniques
For experienced users:
- Set up automated price drop alerts
- Create procurement scenario models
- Build historical price trend charts
- Integrate with exchange rate APIs