Prioritize throughput capacity, pick-and-pack productivity, WMS capability and API integration, SLA guarantees (accuracy, OTIF), returns handling, dock and staging capacity, and seasonal scalability. Also review carrier options and cross-dock availability to optimize lead times for both parcel and pallet shipments.

Dunhua’s road and rail links reduce inland transit times to nearby provinces, lowering per-shipment trucking costs for regional distribution. For national moves, inland consolidation to coastal export hubs or direct rail can improve cost-efficiency but planners should model FTL/LTL mixes and multimodal transfer times to set realistic delivery windows.

Negotiate clear storage and handling rates, defined SLA targets (pick accuracy, order cycle time, OTIF), billing terms for exceptions, inventory reconciliation cadence, minimums and seasonality clauses, and termination/exit provisions. Include KPI-linked penalties and regular performance reviews to align incentives.

Yes. Smaller brands can leverage shared warehousing and pooled distribution to reduce fixed costs, but should budget for systems integration (WMS/API fees), labeling and packaging setup, onboarding time, and initial inventory minimums. Expect to invest in SKU rationalization and forecasting to control pick costs and storage efficiency.