Prioritize location relative to major highways and rail, warehouse layout and racking density, cold‑chain capacity if required, carrier integrations and EDI/API connectivity, and SLA metrics for order lead time and accuracy. Evaluate local labor availability and seasonal throughput variance as part of capacity planning.

Transit times influence buffer inventory, shipping zone costs, and last‑mile SLAs. Confirm carriers serving Hegang, intermodal rail options, and pickup frequencies. Matching carrier networks to your parcel profile reduces expedited charges and improves delivery predictability.

Key levers include consolidating inventory to reduce safety stock, negotiating volumetric tiering for storage and handling, optimizing slotting for pick rates, using seasonal short‑term capacity for peaks, and leveraging bundled inbound consolidation to cut carrier rates.

Require real‑time inventory sync (API/EDI), customizable pick‑pack workflows, returns processing capability, kitting and light assembly, and transparent reporting on inventory turns, OTIF, and order accuracy. Ensure the 3PL supports your sales channels and ERP/WMS integrations.