Assess location relative to your customer base and transit lanes, warehouse footprint flexibility, available value‑added services (kitting, returns, labeling), integration with your order management systems (API/EDI), SLA commitments (OTIF, accuracy), and transparent cost modeling including pick‑and‑pack and storage rate structures.

3PLs in the Mons area generally provide strong road connectivity to major Belgian and French corridors, access to regional rail terminals for intermodal moves, and regular service options from national and international carriers—enabling frequent departures and competitive rates for EU lanes.

Yes. Shared warehousing models, pooled inventory, and scalable pick-and-pack pricing allow SMEs to access professional infrastructure without large CAPEX. Negotiate minimums, review inbound consolidation options, and check billing granularity to align costs with order volumes.

Common KPIs include order accuracy (%), on‑time in‑full (OTIF), average order cycle time, dock-to-stock lead time, and return processing time. Agree reporting cadence, definitions, chargeback triggers, and continuous improvement review cycles to ensure transparency and alignment.