Evaluate location (motorway/rail/airport proximity), WMS/TMS integration, throughput and scalability, value‑added services (kitting, temperature control), labour availability and SLA performance metrics such as order accuracy, dock turnaround and on‑time delivery.

Salzburg’s access to major motorways and rail corridors reduces transit times to Germany, Italy and Eastern Europe, enabling denser LTL consolidation and competitive parcel rates. Lower transit times cut inventory carrying and expedite replenishment cycles, but pricing depends on lane density and contract rates with carriers.

Compare storage rates (pallet/cbm), pick & pack and handling fees, inbound/outbound transit costs, minimums and slotting charges, value‑added service fees, seasonal surcharges and billing granularity to model total cost‑to‑serve by SKU and channel.

Require real‑time inventory visibility, API or EDI integrations for order flow, configurable SLA reporting, audit trails for lot/serial control, returns processing capabilities and automation for high‑volume picking to sustain accuracy and predictable delivery performance.