Prioritize road connectivity to major corridors, bonded and temperature‑controlled storage as needed, WMS/API integration for real‑time inventory, documented SLAs for pick‑pack and ship times, scalable labor and automation options, security and insurance coverage, and evidence of handling similar SKU profiles and seasonal volumes.

Land and labor costs in Namentenga are typically lower than coastal hubs, which can reduce overall storage and handling charges. Domestic road freight is often efficient due to central connectivity, though ocean transit times to ports may be longer. Evaluate lane density and consolidation options to quantify door‑to‑door cost differences.

Require a WMS with API or EDI connectivity for orders, inventory, and shipping updates; daily reconciliations and customizable reporting; ASN and lot tracking if needed; returns processing workflows; and KPI dashboards that report pick accuracy, on‑time shipments, and inventory accuracy to support marketplace SLAs.

Include KPIs such as order accuracy, on‑time shipment rate, dock‑to‑stock and inventory accuracy, average order cycle time, damage and returns rates, defined chargeback terms, and a review cadence. Tie performance thresholds to corrective actions and cost adjustments to align incentives.