Prioritize on‑time fulfillment percentage, order accuracy (pick‑and‑pack), average order cycle, inventory turn rate, throughput during peak periods, and SLA penalties. Also evaluate WMS/API integration capabilities, returns processing times, and visibility into inbound replenishment to avoid stockouts.

Binzhou often offers lower land lease and labor costs, reducing per‑pallet storage and handling fees. Trade‑offs include slightly longer ocean transit to some ports and potentially fewer direct international carrier options. Evaluate total landed cost, drayage, and inventory carrying vs. transit‑time savings.

Confirm access to national rail corridors, regional express courier networks (for time‑sensitive parcels), reliable truckload and LTL carriers, and efficient drayage routes to nearby Bohai ports. Verify transit time matrices for key lanes and existing carrier contracts that affect rates and capacity.

Require a modern WMS with real‑time inventory visibility and API connectivity to your OMS, barcode/RF scanning, slotting and batch optimization, kitting and light assembly, returns management, and support for peak scaling through temporary labor and cross‑dock options.