• Shared costs (freight, storage, customs) weren’t allocated precisely per SKU/batch → inconsistent cost-per-unit.
• “Ballpark COGS” led to unreliable P&L and muddled SKU profitability.
• Pricing/markdowns lacked confidence without clear landed costs by region.
• Accounting spent hours manually calculating COGS, asset values, and channel activity before pushing into QuickBooks Online—often from unreliable spreadsheets.

What changed for 5 Stars United

• Automated landed-cost allocation (freight, duties, storage) to batches using clear rules (weight/volume/value).
• End-to-end visibility across fabrication, in-transit transfers, 3PLs, and Amazon FBA/AWD—one place to see what’s being made, what’s moving, and what’s on hand.
• FIFO COGS at sale time for accurate, defensible cost of goods—no more estimates.
• Direct sync to QuickBooks Online for journals and balances, keeping day-to-day in line with the ledger.
• Decision-grade reporting for COGS, SKU profitability, and finance—supporting confident pricing and markdowns.

• Time savings: Accounting saves 25+ hours/month via automation and QBO sync.
• Pricing confidence: Dynamic updates increased profitability +15% on key SKUs.
• Error reduction: −85% errors in cost allocation/COGS vs. spreadsheet process.
• Cash flow: Clear cost visibility improved purchasing/markdown timing (+20% cash-flow impact).
• Revenue lift: +10% Amazon and +7% TikTok revenue, driven by better pricing & markdowns.

Note: Results above reflect 5 Stars United’s internal reporting during the first six months post-implementation.