Prioritize throughput (orders/hour), on‑time outbound percentage, inventory accuracy, average pick time, and return processing speed. Verify WMS/API integrations with your OMS, carrier connectivity for major lanes, dock and staging capacity, and ability to provide slotting and value‑added packaging aligned to SKU velocity.

Warehousing rents in Huize tend to be lower than primary coastal hubs, but total cost is driven by labor rates, handling fees, inbound/outbound pallet moves, storage density, and transportation access. Factor in cross‑dock charges, returns handling, and seasonal labor premiums when modeling landed fulfillment cost.

Look for facilities with direct access to major arterial roads and regional expressways, proximity to carrier terminals, on‑site truck marshalling, multiple dock configurations, and scheduled LTL/parcel pickup windows. Redundant carrier options reduce disruption risk and improve transit time SLAs.

Require real‑time WMS/ERP APIs, EDI or modern RESTful endpoints, inventory synching cadences, performance-based SLAs (OTD, accuracy), audit rights, and disaster recovery plans. Confirm reporting cadence, KPI dashboards, and penalties or remediation for missed SLAs to align incentives.