Verify WMS compatibility and API integration, peak throughput and scalable capacity, pick/pack methods and returns processing, cold‑chain certification if required, SLA definitions for order cycle and lead times, security and compliance, and evidence of continuous improvement and KPIs tracking.

Transport links affect modal choices and last‑mile economics. Proximity to expressways and railheads reduces long‑haul costs and transit variability; trucking density and local carrier networks determine pickup frequency and final‑mile rates; consolidation options influence parcel vs pallet routing decisions.

• Space and handling: rent, racking, throughput-based handling fees
• Labor and benefits: local wage rates, shift patterns, productivity assumptions
• Transportation and fuel: inbound consolidation, outbound lanes, last‑mile premiums

Include OTIF or SLA adherence, order cycle time, inventory accuracy, pick/pack accuracy, returns processing time, claims resolution metrics, and regular dashboard/reporting cadence with root‑cause analysis and continuous‑improvement commitments.