Evaluate total cost of ownership (landrent + labor + transport), transit time to core markets, carrier density, and WMS/WCS capabilities. Consider:

Prioritize road and rail connectivity, cross-dock capacity, dock door counts, and scheduled carrier services. Verify carrier lanes to major customers, pallet throughput rates, and default cut-off times for next-day distribution.

Key KPIs include order accuracy, on-time dispatch rate, pick-and-pack throughput, inventory accuracy, and dock turn times. SLAs should define chargebacks, remediation timelines, and penalties tied to measurable thresholds.

Lower industrial rents and competitive local wages in Pleven can enable larger local stock pools and more flexible labor scheduling, reducing distribution center density. Factor in productivity rates, training time, and seasonal labor availability when modeling cost and service trade-offs.