Prioritize carrier connectivity (road and intermodal access), WMS and API/EDI integration, SLAs for pick/pack/ship, inventory visibility and returns processing. Also assess scalability (seasonal capacity), picking accuracy, and local labor skill sets to ensure consistent service levels.

Location relative to major highways and urban centers determines last-mile distance and carrier routing options. Warehouses closer to Belo Horizonte or main corridors reduce transit times and allow a broader mix of carriers and parcel consolidation strategies, which lowers per-shipment costs and improves predictability.

Verify a modern WMS with real-time inventory, barcode/RFID support, integration APIs, temperature-controlled storage if needed, dedicated returns processing, quality control and ability to execute cross-dock and inventory pooling strategies to scale operations efficiently.