Evaluate WMS compatibility and API integrations, SLA guarantees for pick-and-pack and cut-off times, inventory accuracy and cycle count procedures, value‑added services (kitting, labeling), and scalability of labour and storage to handle seasonal peaks.

Pazardzhik’s location on major road and rail corridors shortens road miles to Sofia, Plovdiv and ports, reducing fuel and line‑haul costs. Assess carrier lanes, consolidation options and cross-docking capabilities to quantify transit-time savings and lower landed cost.

Expect lower rent and labour rates in Pazardzhik, but review carrier line‑haul premiums, last‑mile costs for urban deliveries, and potential inventory holding tradeoffs. Compare total landed cost models rather than unit rates alone.

Confirm EU import/export documentation expertise, bonded storage options if required, experience with excise/VAT procedures, electronic customs filing, and audit trail capabilities within the WMS for traceability.

Prioritize partners offering tight cut‑offs, configurable pick-paths, barcode-driven returns workflows, rapid inspection and restock SLAs, and clear KPIs for order cycle time, RMA throughput and inventory reconciliation.