# Wine DTC Shipping & Logistics AI Agent Connect

> Calculate DTC wine shipping costs, packaging expenses, and carrier comparisons.

## Overview
- **Category:** supply-chain
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_CEFi8Z421HFygy1c7mud8TxMKhI2Fudqu4p7yvjo/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** wine, shipping, logistics, dtc, fulfillment

## Description

This MCP server provides specialized tools for Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) wine logistics. It allows AI agents to calculate precise shipping costs using carrier rate cards, determine packaging material expenses based on bottle quantity, and compute total fulfillment costs including mandatory adult signature surcharges. Users can also use `compare_carrier_options` to identify the most cost-effective carrier for any given shipment profile, ensuring efficient logistics management for wine distributors.

## Tools

### calculate_packaging_cost
Determines the cost of the materials required to ship the wine

### calculate_shipping_cost
Determines the base carrier cost for a specific shipment

### calculate_total_fulfillment_cost
Calculates the absolute total cost to fulfill an order, including all logistics and materials

### compare_carrier_options
Identifies the cheapest carrier for a specific shipment profile

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
What is the total fulfillment cost for shipping 6 bottles to zone 4 using FedEx with a 6-pack box?
```

**Response:** 
```
The total fulfillment cost for 6 bottles to zone 4 using FedEx is $28.50, which includes a $15.00 base rate, $6.50 for the 6-pack packaging, and a $7.00 adult signature surcharge.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Which carrier is cheapest for 12 bottles to zone 2 using 12-pack packaging?
```

**Response:** 
```
UPS is the cheapest option for this shipment with a total cost of $42.00.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
How much does the packaging cost for a single bottle?
```

**Response:** 
```
The material cost for single bottle packaging is $2.25.
```

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How are shipping costs calculated?**
Costs are determined by the `calculate_shipping_cost` tool, which uses the destination zone, bottle quantity, and the specific carrier's rate card, including mandatory adult signature fees.

**Can I compare different shipping carriers?**
Yes, the `compare_carrier_options` tool evaluates multiple carriers to find the lowest total fulfillment cost for your specific shipment profile.

**Does this include packaging costs?**
Yes, you can use `calculate_packaging_cost` to find material expenses or `calculate_total_fulfillment_cost` to get a complete breakdown including shipping, packaging, and signature fees.