Prioritize location relative to major customer clusters and carrier hubs, dock and cross-dock capacity, scalable space and labor, WMS and API connectivity, returns processing, value-added services (kitting, labeling), insurance/compliance, and transparent cost-to-serve reporting tied to SLAs.

Carrier access and lane density determine transit reliability and shipping rates; shorter routes from Porto Novo reduce last-mile costs and buffer inventory days. Model carrier lead times, freight tariffs, and fulfillment speed to optimize inventory placement and minimize total landed cost across regions.

Require a modern WMS with real-time inventory, EDI/API integrations for order flow, carrier tracking, automated exception alerts, dashboarded KPIs (OTIF, cycle times, accuracy), and routine operational reviews to ensure SLA adherence and continuous improvement.