Evaluate proximity to national highways, frequency of regional carriers and LTL services, WMS and API integration capabilities, cross-dock and value‑add services (kitting, returns), climate control where required, and local labor availability. Verify carrier contracts for last‑mile coverage and SLA terms for order accuracy and lead times before committing.

Road transport is the primary mode; transit times to coastal ports and Buenos Aires are longer than central nodes, which can raise per‑shipment costs. Catamarca offers storage and labor cost advantages—use zone‑based pricing, shipment consolidation, and cross‑dock strategies to mitigate higher long‑haul transport costs and preserve competitive delivery promises.

Require real‑time inventory visibility (WMS), configurable SLAs for same/next‑day fulfillment, pick‑and‑pack accuracy targets, robust returns workflows, secure storage options, scalable racking, and KPIs for order cycle time, on‑time fulfillment, and inventory reconciliation to measure operational performance.