๐Ÿง  RIC Internal IP & Deliverables Library

๐Ÿ”ข Cost & Pricing Tools

COGs Breakdown Calculator

  • Inputs: Product, Freight, Duties, Packaging, Fulfillment, Returns
  • Outputs: Landed unit cost, by channel
  • Usable for: Retail strategy, fundraising decks, pricing audits

Pricing Strategy Map

  • DTC, wholesale, distributor tiers
  • Auto-calculates margin targets
  • Optional shipping cost integration

๐Ÿ“ฆ Fulfillment & Inventory Tools

3PL Comparison Matrix

  • Columns: Storage, Pick/Pack, Freight, Platform Integration, SLA
  • Weighted scoring
  • Designed for: 3PL transition or cost-saving projects

PO Tracking Template

  • Inputs: Vendor, Date Issued, Items, Lead Time, Status
  • Auto-flags late POs
  • Color-coded by urgency

Inventory Reorder Model

  • Inputs: Sell-through, Lead time, MOQ
  • Outputs: Restock timing and order quantity
  • Built for brands scaling SKUs across channels

๐Ÿ—‚๏ธ Ops Infrastructure Templates

Operations SOP Builder

  • Modular checklist (Inbound, Fulfillment, Customer Service, Returns, etc.)
  • Customize per client
  • Starter doc for internal training systems

Org Chart Builder

  • Roles by department
  • What they own vs what founder is currently holding
  • Used to scope hiring roadmap or restructure teams

Vendor Onboarding Sheet

  • Info collected: Tax doc, contact, payment terms, SOP access
  • Used to ensure backend is clean during scale

๐Ÿงพ Strategic Planning Tools

Ops Audit Checklist

  • Covers: Inventory, Fulfillment, Margin, Team, Workflow
  • Scored 1โ€“5 with color-coded flags
  • Output = priority list for execution

Launch Readiness Checklist

  • Everything from compliance to 3PL to SKU margin
  • Used before product, region, or channel launch
  • Prevents last-minute chaos

๐Ÿ“Š Reporting + Analysis Templates

Weekly Metrics Dashboard

  • Inputs: Revenue, Units, Returns, Storage Fees
  • Outputs: COGs %, CPA vs CPO, Inventory Velocity
  • Built in: Google Sheets or Airtable

Team Accountability Tracker

  • Role โ†’ KPIs โ†’ Owner โ†’ Frequency
  • Turns weekly check-ins into operational dashboards

๐Ÿ“ Client-Facing Documents You Can Duplicate

Proposal Template

Already built: branding, scope, fees, termsโ€”reusable

Capabilities PDF

Can be tailored by vertical or service

Case Study Slides

Plug-and-play layout with testimonials, scope, outcomes

๐Ÿ›  How to Use This Internally

Use Case
Tool(s) to Grab
Pricing Audit
COGs Calculator + Pricing Strategy Map
Fulfillment RFP
3PL Comparison + PO Tracker
Pre-Retail Launch
Launch Readiness + Ops Audit
Hiring Roadmap
Org Chart Builder + Accountability Tracker
Founder Retainer Setup
Metrics Dashboard + Vendor Onboarding Sheet