Prioritize multimodal access (rail ramps, expressway links), proximity to primary customer corridors, dock capacity, and intermodal transload capability. Also evaluate electrification, yard capacity, and carrier density to forecast transit times and total landed cost.

Jiayuguan City typically offers lower rents and labor rates than coastal markets, improving cost‑to‑serve for high‑volume inland distribution. Tradeoffs include longer ocean transit for imports but savings on storage and handling that benefit B2B and regional eCommerce fulfillment.

Require a modern WMS with API/EDI, inventory accuracy guarantees, temperature control (if applicable), bonded/FTZ handling when needed, and documented SLAs for receiving, picking, and outbound. Key proofs: audit reports, insurance, and safety certifications.

• WMS/API integrations
• Bonded/cross‑border handling
• Cold‑chain and QA processes

Assess demand zones and transit times to primary customer clusters, then define SKU segmentation and safety stock levels. Combine Jiayuguan as a regional node with coastal fulfillment for rapid express lanes; model inventory turns, stockout risk, and multi‑node replenishment frequency.