Prioritize WMS capabilities and API integrations, throughput and dock capacity, temperature-controlled storage if required, SLA and KPI definitions (OTD, accuracy), staffing and shift patterns, and proven carrier connectivity for LTL/FTL consolidation. Validate onboarding timelines and data security procedures.

A Livno-based 3PL can shorten transport miles to target markets, enable LTL pooling and cross-docking to lower freight spend, and leverage lower facility and labor costs to reduce storage and handling charges—collectively improving cost-to-serve and accelerating order-to-delivery lead times.

Inspect racking density and pick-module layouts, availability of automation or semi-automation, dedicated returns processing zones, visibility through WMS/WCS dashboards, number of dock doors and staging capacity, and multi-temperature capability if assortments include perishable goods.

Negotiate flexible minimums and expansion clauses, variable pricing tied to volume bands, defined SLAs with financial remedies, clear lead times for ramping capacity, short-term peak space options, and exit/transition terms to protect continuity of service as volumes change.