Prioritize inventory accuracy, order cut‑off times, OTIF performance, slotting and pick-path efficiency, WMS integration, and SLA remedies. Also assess carrier connectivity to key lanes, capacity for peak volumes, and value‑added services (kitting, temperature control, returns) that match your product profile.

Resistencia's position near national highways and cross‑border corridors shortens regional transit to northern Argentina and Paraguay. Choose carriers with frequent departures on these lanes, consider hub-and-spoke routing for last‑mile, and evaluate transit variability during seasonal harvests or weather events.

Negotiate storage density rates, throughput-based pick/pack pricing, minimum invoice guarantees, seasonal rate adjustments, and clear billing for value‑added tasks. Build KPIs for inventory accuracy, pick productivity, and chargeback rules to align incentives and reduce hidden fees.

Require dedicated reverse logistics workflows, quarantine and inspection zones, certified temperature-controlled storage with monitoring, API or EDI connectivity for orders and returns, and reporting for return rates and disposition. Ensure SLAs cover inspection timelines and disposition options to minimize inventory downtime.