Discontinued — last reported Q1 '20
Products & Services · Cost of Goods Sold
Shipping And Handling — Cost of Goods Sold
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ2 2016
Last reportedQ1 2020
Rolls up toTotal Cost of Revenue
How to read this metric
An increase relative to revenue may indicate rising fuel costs, labor inefficiencies, or supply chain disruptions, while a decrease suggests improved logistics optimization or economies of scale. Consistent monitoring helps assess the company's ability to manage inflationary pressures in the distribution network.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the direct costs associated with the logistics, warehousing, and transportation required to deliv...
Peer comparison
Peers in the pharmaceutical wholesale industry, such as Cencora and Cardinal Health, report similar logistics-related costs within their cost of revenue, often benchmarked as a percentage of total distribution volume or net sales.
Metric ID:
mck_segment_shipping_and_handling_cost_of_goods_and_services_soldSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does shipping and handling — cost of goods sold mean?
- The total cost incurred by the company to transport and deliver pharmaceutical products to its customers.