Prioritize network reach, SLAs for order-to-delivery, real-time WMS visibility, returns processing capacity, and ability to scale labor seasonally. Also evaluate carrier integrations, slotting strategies for SKU velocity, and billing transparency to align cost-to-serve with your omnichannel mix.

Carrier density and highway/rail proximity in the Kenora area reduce local dray times and enable more frequent pickup windows. That lowers detention risk and expedites final-mile handoffs, improving on-time delivery and lowering per-shipment freight spend.

Focus on WMS integration, robust pick-and-pack throughput, batch and single-item picking flexibility, returns processing, and cross-dock options. Verify EDI/API connectivity for marketplaces and carrier partners to support rapid order routing and inventory synchronization.

Model occupancy (per-pallet and per-sqft), labor (picks per hour and seasonal premiums), throughput fees (picking, packing, kitting), inbound receiving and chargebacks, and transport accessorials. Also include inventory carrying costs and the impact of transit-time reductions on safety stock levels.