Sourcing field notes
10 Toy SKUs in One Shipment: Carton & CBM Example
A hypothetical ten-SKU toy order using recorded case packs, MOQs and carton volumes. See the consolidation calculation and the missing freight inputs.
A hypothetical order using real catalog case packs.
This is a planning example, not a completed customer shipment. Product MOQ and carton-volume inputs are taken from the linked catalog records on October 16, 2026. The assumed order buys the recorded minimum for each of ten different SKUs.
| SKU | Order cartons | Units / carton | Order units | CBM / carton | Line CBM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STS348379 Maltose Ice-Cube Squishy 3.5 cm | 1 | 264 | 264 | 0.042 | 0.042 |
| STS349391 Maltose Squeeze Cube - 6 cm | 10 | 96 | 960 | 0.055 | 0.550 |
| STS350799 White Mini Bun Squishy - Steamer Pack | 3 | 288 | 864 | 0.201 | 0.603 |
| STS350815 Five-Color Baozi Squeeze Toy with Steamer | 5 | 144 | 720 | 0.150 | 0.750 |
| STS349704 Spinner & Cube Fidget Assortment | 4 | 240 | 960 | 0.122 | 0.488 |
| STS342716 Rainbow Bead Spinner Ball - 12-Hole Design | 1 | 240 | 240 | 0.087 | 0.087 |
| STS334453 Marble Run & Drawing Board - 2-in-1 Set | 5 | 120 | 600 | 0.217 | 1.085 |
| STS342803 Handheld 3D Ball-Maze Cube | 5 | 120 | 600 | 0.049 | 0.245 |
| STS349464 Rotating Gear Puzzle Cube - Display Pack | 3 | 288 | 864 | 0.100 | 0.300 |
| STS350810 Glitter Bead Baozi Squishy - 5.5 cm Glow Design | 5 | 288 | 1440 | 0.069 | 0.345 |
| Total | 42 | — | 7512 | — | 4.495 |
The three calculations that matter.
Units per line = cartons × units per carton. For STS348379, 1 × 264 = 264 units. Line CBM = cartons × CBM per carton. For STS349391, 10 × 0.055 = 0.550 CBM.
The combined plan totals 42 cartons, 7,512 listed units and 4.495 CBM. Adding goods from another supplier changes the totals, not the MOQ of a line already included.
Why CBM is only the start of the freight quote.
The sum assumes the recorded cartons stay intact. Pallets, protective outer packing and repacking can change the final dimensions. Actual gross weight, chargeable weight or volume, route minimum charges and origin/destination handling must be quoted by the forwarder.
Ask who pays collection, storage, consolidation, documentation, terminal handling, clearance and final delivery. Confirm the cargo-ready date of every supplier before deciding that all ten orders can travel together.
Use a release list before booking.
- Each supplier order meets its SKU minimum and has a confirmed purchasing unit.
- Samples, artwork and packing revisions are approved.
- Final carton count, contents, dimensions and weight are recorded.
- Inspection decisions and any required product documents are ready.
- The handover term and all freight exclusions are agreed.
Ask the sourcing desk to coordinate the order · Freight and consolidation scope · Plan the cost components.