Purchase price alone does not show the cost of use.
Cycle-cost table. Add purchase, coolant, labour, washing, drying, repair, loss, storage and return costs for one period.
Operating loss
Also record delays, returns and completed cycles.
Compare cycle costs for thermal bags and rigid boxes
For the same period and use definition, add washing, drying, damage, loss, empty return and labour to purchase cost.
8 June 2026Updated 24 September 2026
Short answer
For one period, total purchase, coolant, labour, cleaning, repairs, loss, storage and empty returns; divide by completed cycles under one definition. Track delays and returns separately.
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