Evaluate WMS functionality and API/EDI connectivity, dock doors and staging capacity, racking and SKU density, cutoff times and SLA metrics (accuracy, on-time shipments), returns and reverse logistics capability, and value-added services (kitting, labeling) that align with your channel mix.

Multimodal options — river, road, and rail — allow shippers to optimize cost and transit time by choosing consolidation or direct moves. 3PLs in Leshan can route shipments via rail for longer hauls, use river barges for bulk outbound flows, or leverage dense truck networks for last-mile reliability, reducing single-mode dependency.

Specify order accuracy and shipping cut-off SLAs, inventory reconciliation cadence, pick-and-pack throughput guarantees, temperature control if needed, defined lead times for returns processing, and clear onboarding timelines for integration with your sales channels and marketplaces.

Prioritize 3PLs that offer cross-dock consolidation, pooled LTL services, bonded or export consolidation capabilities, inventory segmentation to reduce holding costs, and transparent chargebacks. Negotiate performance-based tariffs tied to throughput and storage utilization to align incentives.