Prioritize transportation lanes and carrier coverage, SLA performance history, warehouse capacity and racking systems, IT integration (WMS/API), and labor productivity metrics. Also review inbound/outbound cutoffs and cross‑dock capabilities to meet omnichannel speed and cost targets.

A 3PL in Vanadzor can reduce overland transit to northern corridors and nearby cross-border points, lowering mileage and transit variability. Savings on lease and handling often offset slightly longer distances to some southern markets; quantify by comparing per‑order landed cost and transit time SLAs.

Verify WMS features (real‑time inventory, API connectivity), warehouse layout and racking, dock count and load handling equipment, security and temperature control where needed, and reporting cadence for KPIs like order accuracy and cycle time.

Include clear SLAs for order accuracy, on‑time shipping, receiving lead times, inventory reconciliation frequency, chargeback terms, and liability limits. Specify audit rights, termination notice, and a roadmap for capacity scaling and seasonal peaks.