Priority criteria include: WMS capabilities and API/EDI integrations, on-time pick-and-pack accuracy, SLA reporting and dashboard access, ability to scale labor for peaks, and proven carrier tendering processes. Confirm case-handling for returns and temperature control if applicable. Evaluate historical KPIs for transit-time consistency and cost-to-serve impact.

Proximity to primary highways shortens transit windows to La Paz and Altiplano markets, enabling more frequent LTL consolidations and efficient TL routing. Good carrier access reduces minimum run costs, improves freight tender options, and lowers variability in lead times—key for predictable national distribution and lower landed cost.

Expect core services: pick-and-pack, kitting, batch and single-order fulfillment, barcode-based inventory control, returns management, reporting, and carrier integrations. For omnichannel sellers, confirm split-cart routing, click-and-collect support, and scalable peak-season labor plans to maintain pick accuracy and SLA compliance.

Use a demand-driven inventory placement strategy: position fast movers closer to primary customer clusters, use Viacha for regional buffering to reduce transit premiums, and leverage slotting optimization to lower handling time. Combine multi-node replenishment, batch picking, and freight consolidation to reduce per-unit transport and handling costs.