Prioritize warehouse location relative to major consumer corridors and ports, WMS integration for real‑time inventory visibility, and carrier connectivity for parcel and pallet lanes. Assess pick/pack throughput, SLAs for cut‑off times, value‑added services (kitting/returns), and scalability of storage to match peak season volumes.

Verify bonded yard capacity, customs clearance partnerships, and temperature profile certifications (SOPs, validated cold rooms). Check backup power, monitoring systems, HACCP/GMP where applicable, and documented inbound/outbound compliance processes to avoid delays and regulatory risk.

Proximity to the Port of Rio de Janeiro and Galeão Airport reduces international transit time; access to major BR highways improves national distribution. Preferred 3PLs maintain agreements with national carriers, regional road transporters and parcel aggregators to optimize lanes and reduce transit variability.

Adopt just‑in‑time replenishment supported by integrated WMS/ERP connectivity, implement cross‑dock flows to minimize double handling, and utilize multi‑client warehousing to convert fixed costs to variable costs. Measured SLAs and inventory reporting enable tighter reorder cadence and lower safety stock.

Key metrics include order accuracy, on‑time shipment rate, dock‑to‑stock cycle time, inventory accuracy, and return processing time. Require defined SLA penalties for missed cutoffs and failed deliveries, plus transparent reporting cadence and root‑cause analyses for recurring exceptions.