Prioritize WMS compatibility and API connectivity, SLA metrics (pick accuracy, order cycle time), inventory visibility, scalable labor and peak staffing plans, value‑added services (kitting, returns), and carrier integrations for last‑mile. Also verify slotting strategy and reporting capabilities for cost-to-serve analysis.

Location determines road access to Algiers and ports, affecting transit time and freight cost. Warehouses closer to arterial roads reduce last‑mile miles and fuel spend; proximity to ports or rail minimizes handling and intermodal transfers, lowering landed cost and lead time variability.

Confirm bonded or customs-friendly status, proven customs brokerage processes, power redundancy, fire suppression, CCTV and perimeter security, insurance limits, IT resilience, and compliance certifications. These reduce operational risk and expedite cross-border and import handling.

Expect storage billed per pallet or cubic meter, pick/pack per order lines, inbound/outbound handling fees, and activity surcharges. Negotiate volume tiers, minimums, performance SLAs with service credits, trial periods, and transparent access to operational data to manage inventory carrying and fulfillment costs.