Evaluate facility infrastructure (racking, cold storage, staging), systems integration (WMS/APIs), carrier network coverage, seasonal capacity, SLA terms, and unit economics. Prioritize measurable KPIs: order accuracy, transit-time windows, and inventory hold costs. Consider local labor availability and scalability to handle peak seasonal demand.

Lynn Lake's regional trucking lanes and scheduled air links provide reliable last‑mile reach but longer mainline distances can raise linehaul costs. Consolidation, zone skipping, and carrier agreements reduce per-unit rates. Plan inventory positioning and cross‑dock strategies to minimize lead-time variability and mitigate seasonal surcharges.

Advantages include lower land and facility costs, potential municipal or provincial incentives, and reduced local occupancy expenses. Tradeoffs: smaller labor pools, fewer carrier frequency options for long‑haul lanes, and potential seasonality in transport. Conduct a total landed‑cost analysis to compare savings versus increased linehaul or lead‑time risk.