Evaluate infrastructure (clear height, racking, dock configuration), WMS and integrations (marketplaces, carriers), carrier density and transit times, labor availability and shift flexibility, and value-added services (kitting, returns). Also assess scalability and SLA terms tied to pick accuracy and lead times.

Locating in Azua can reduce inland drayage to southern ports and shorten road transit to key domestic markets, lowering last-mile costs. Improved proximity to export lanes and highway corridors can also reduce lead times for regional shipments, but outcomes depend on carrier networks and consolidation practices offered by the 3PL.

Request a WMS with API-driven integrations, real-time inventory visibility, batch traceability, automated picking options, and carrier-connectivity for rate shopping and label generation. Additionally, confirm returns-processing workflows and reporting for KPIs like OTIF, pick accuracy, and inventory turnover.

Negotiate transparent pricing (storage tiers, pick/pack, handling, inbound receiving), minimums and volume discounts, defined SLAs with remedies for missed KPIs, inventory reconciliation cadence, and exit terms that protect inventory flow. Include provisions for seasonal flex capacity and technology onboarding timelines.