Prioritize transit times to core customer zones, carrier density, warehouse layout (racking, cross-dock), inventory visibility (WMS/API), SLA guarantees (pick/pack/dispatch cut-offs), scalability for peak seasons, and value-added services such as returns processing and kitting.

Salyan typically offers lower rent and labor costs, which reduce per-SKU storage and pick costs. However, calculate landed cost impacts from transit distance to key markets and factor in carrier rates—savings on fixed overhead may be offset by higher outbound freight if not aligned with demand geographies.

Salyan's strengths are its road network access to regional highways, proximity to intermodal transfer points, and a concentrated base of regional carriers, freight forwarders, and customs brokers—enabling predictable scheduled LTL/FTL lanes and smoother cross-border documentation and consolidation.

Require a modern WMS with real-time inventory APIs, EDI or API order flows, configurable pick/pack rules, dashboard reporting for KPIs (inventory accuracy, OTIF, order cycle time), defined SLA penalties for missed cut-offs, and clear processes for exceptions and returns.