Margin Analysis
Margin Intelligence
Definition
Real-time visibility into per-order, per-SKU, and per-channel profitability using live data from ERP, logistics, and FX systems.
Margin intelligence refers to the real-time analytical capability that combines data from multiple systems — ERP (COGS, supplier costs), logistics (freight zones, dimensional weight), financial (FX rates, payment processing fees), and commerce (discounts, promotions, bundles) — to calculate true per-order profitability at the moment of transaction. Unlike traditional profit dashboards that aggregate data retroactively, margin intelligence operates at the speed of commerce, providing the data foundation for profit governance enforcement. Effective margin intelligence requires sub-second data synchronization across systems, which is why Agentis integrates directly with NetSuite via Celigo for real-time COGS data.
Related Terms
Profit Governance
Profit Governance
A systematic framework for enforcing profitability rules across every transaction in real-time, ensuring no order ships below acceptable margin thresholds.
Cost Management
Landed Cost
The total cost of a product delivered to the customer, including COGS, freight, duties, tariffs, insurance, and handling fees.
Profit Governance
Profit Floor
The minimum gross margin required before an order is confirmed at checkout. Orders falling below the profit floor are blocked, modified, or redirected.