Prioritize measurable service levels and capabilities:

Location shortens regional lanes to southern distribution points and coastal ports, enabling lower freight spend through consolidated loads and shorter delivery windows. It also increases access to regional carriers serving Patagonia, which can reduce last‑mile surcharges and transit variability.

Look for dedicated pick‑face capacity, modular racking, integrated returns processing areas, supported cold‑chain if needed, and a WMS that enables batch picking and multi-channel order routing. These features improve throughput and reduce return cycle time.

Negotiate clear SLA metrics (OTIF, accuracy), transparent pricing for storage/handling/receiving, volume tiers for scalability, review of billing cadence and chargebacks, and defined exit and inventory reconciliation terms to avoid hidden costs.