What is order processing cost

Question

What is order processing cost

Answer 1

These are usually items that are indirect costs associated with the ordering process, for example the clerical staff needed to input an order, the warehouse staff that pull the order from inventory and prepare it for shipment, etc.  

The business might charge a flat fee or a percentage of the cost as a processing fee to help cover these costs.  

Answer 2

It is a way that seller can charge you a fee.  It can be multitude of things.