Expect shorter inbound and outbound lead times from improved corridor access, consolidated inventory to reduce safety stock, access to carrier networks that lower freight spend, scalable labor models, and real-time WMS visibility to monitor orders, returns and SLA compliance.

Warehouse rents and labor in Fier are generally lower than primary ports and capital-region hubs. Key cost levers include optimizing slotting and storage density, consolidating inbound flows, negotiating carrier contracts from pooled volumes, and deploying targeted automation where throughput justifies CAPEX.

Audit building clear heights, dock capacity, racking condition, segregation for temperature control, security and fire systems, IT/WMS and EDI readiness, inventory handling procedures, and customs or trade compliance processes for cross-border shipments.

Prioritize 3PLs with demonstrated carrier contracts, reliable trucking lanes to main ports, contingency routing options, and experience handling export documentation. Multimodal connectivity reduces risk and can lower total transit time for export flows.

Monitor inventory accuracy, order cycle time, on-time delivery rate, dock-to-stock and pick-to-ship times, cost per order and per pallet, fill rate, and return processing times. Tie metrics to monthly reviews and continuous improvement plans.