Prioritize transit coverage to target markets, proximity to highways and air/rail gateways, carrier access, WMS/API integrations, SLA on cutoffs and delivery windows, scalability of footprint, labor availability, and pricing transparency (storage, inbound/outbound throughput, pick‑pack fees). Request KPIs and site visits.

Costs in the Horsham region are typically lower than central Philadelphia and New York areas while preserving metro access. Use total landed cost analysis—rent plus transportation, labor, and handling—to compare sites. Also consider workforce skills, peak‑season flexibility, and any local incentives.

Require a WMS with real‑time inventory visibility, API/EDI order integrations, carrier rate‑shopping, returns management, reporting dashboards, SLA guarantees for cutoffs and delivery speed, and support for kitting, lot/serial tracking and batch picking to meet omnichannel demands.

Yes—same/next‑day capability depends on carrier networks, cut‑off times, proximity to population centers, and local sortation connectivity. Ensure the 3PL maintains multiple parcel/carrier partnerships, appropriate shift coverage, optimized routing, and sufficient staging capacity for late‑day fulfillment.