# Margin Lab by TruePack Global > Packaging cost audit and margin recovery service for D2C (direct-to-consumer) brands. ## What We Do Margin Lab helps D2C brands recover 15-30% of their packaging spend as gross profit through systematic supply chain engineering. We identify hidden costs across four categories: supplier pricing drift (10-15%), inefficient MOQs (5-9%), freight structure gaps (8-14%), and payment terms leakage (2-4%). Average client saves $84K per year. Over $2.3M in total margin recovered across 40+ engagements. ## How It Works 1. Free Margin Leak Scanner — 3-minute self-assessment estimates annual packaging cost leakage 2. Packaging Margin Audit — comprehensive supply chain diagnostic identifies exact cost leakage 3. Implementation — done-for-you renegotiations with existing suppliers, no switching required ## Pricing - Margin Audit: $3,500 one-time diagnostic - Performance: 25% of verified savings (pay only from results) - Retainer: $2,500/month ongoing optimization ## Industries Served Beauty & Skincare, Supplements, Home Goods, Personal Care, Wellness, Food & Beverage ## Key Statistics - $2.3M+ total margin recovered for clients - 37 days average time to first savings - 18% average packaging cost reduction - 3.4x average ROI on audit fee - 40+ verified client engagements - Zero failed engagements ## Services - Packaging Cost Audit: https://www.truepackglobal.com/services/packaging-cost-audit - Packaging Procurement Optimization: https://www.truepackglobal.com/services/packaging-procurement - Freight & DIM Weight Optimization: https://www.truepackglobal.com/services/freight-optimization ## Free Tools - Margin Leak Scanner: https://www.truepackglobal.com/scanner - DIM Weight Calculator: https://www.truepackglobal.com/tools/dim-weight-calculator ## Key Pages - Homepage: https://www.truepackglobal.com/ - All Services: https://www.truepackglobal.com/services - All Tools: https://www.truepackglobal.com/tools - Blog: https://www.truepackglobal.com/blog ## Blog Articles - 50+ Ecommerce Packaging Statistics 2026: https://www.truepackglobal.com/blog/ecommerce-packaging-statistics-2026 - How to Source Packaging from China: https://www.truepackglobal.com/blog/packaging-sourcing-china - Packaging Cost Per Order Benchmarks: https://www.truepackglobal.com/blog/packaging-cost-per-order-benchmarks - DIM Weight Packaging Optimization: https://www.truepackglobal.com/blog/dim-weight-packaging-optimization - Packaging Procurement Strategy: https://www.truepackglobal.com/blog/packaging-procurement-strategy - Hidden Costs in Packaging Supply Chain: https://www.truepackglobal.com/blog/hidden-costs-packaging-supply-chain - Packaging Cost Benchmarks 2026: https://www.truepackglobal.com/blog/packaging-cost-benchmarks-2026 - How to Negotiate with Packaging Suppliers: https://www.truepackglobal.com/blog/negotiate-packaging-suppliers - Sustainable Packaging Costs 2026: https://www.truepackglobal.com/blog/sustainable-packaging-costs - Custom vs Stock Packaging: https://www.truepackglobal.com/blog/custom-vs-stock-packaging - Reduce Shipping Costs for D2C: https://www.truepackglobal.com/blog/reduce-shipping-costs-d2c - Free Packaging Cost Audit Guide: https://www.truepackglobal.com/blog/free-packaging-cost-audit-guide - Packaging Cost Per Unit Calculator: https://www.truepackglobal.com/blog/packaging-cost-calculator - Packaging Unit Economics for D2C: https://www.truepackglobal.com/blog/packaging-unit-economics-dtc - Corrugated Box Spec Optimization: https://www.truepackglobal.com/blog/corrugated-box-over-engineered-specs ## Contact Email: hello@truepackglobal.com Website: https://www.truepackglobal.com