Prioritize location relative to major routes and customer clusters, throughput and peak capacity, WMS and carrier integrations (API/EDI), clear SLAs for pick/pack and transit, security and compliance, and value‑added capabilities such as kitting, returns processing, and temperature control.

Warehousing rents and labor rates in Zorgho are typically lower than coastal hubs, reducing storage and handling cost per unit. However, evaluate added linehaul or last‑mile time and carrier density; lower local costs can be offset if transit distances to major demand centers increase freight spend.

Confirm access to national carriers for palletized freight, regional LTL networks, major courier services for parcel distribution, and efficient ties to arterial highways and nearby intermodal terminals. Verify scheduled pickups, cutoffs, and typical transit times to your primary customer zones.

Require an integrated WMS with real‑time inventory visibility, API/EDI connectivity for order flow, configurable KPI dashboards (OTD, fill rate, inventory accuracy), exception management, and regular cycle count reporting to support continuous improvement and inventory reconciliation.