Evaluate SLA targets (order lead time, pick accuracy), WMS and API integration readiness, cross-dock and kitting capabilities, inventory visibility and cycle-count cadence, and capacity elasticity to handle peaks without compromising service levels.

Inventory in Shamkir typically shortens truck transit times to nearby urban centers and offers faster access to cross-border lanes, enabling diversified carrier options and more reliable pickup windows — reducing last-mile variability and transit costs.

Negotiate transparent unit rates for receiving, storage, pick-and-pack, and outbound freight; volume-based tiering, minimum commitment terms, accessorial caps, performance SLAs with financial remedies, and periodic rate review clauses tied to fuel or labor indices.