Prioritize SLA clarity (order cutoffs, pick/pack times, returns handling), WMS/API integration and real-time inventory accuracy, carrier diversity and lead-time performance, scalable floor space and labor flexibility for peaks, and facility capabilities such as climate control, bonded storage, and value-added services (kitting, labeling).

Rapla’s road and rail links plus proximity to Baltic ports reduce long-haul road miles and enable short-sea options, lowering transport spend and transit variability. Access to multiple carriers supports competitive freight rates, more reliable ETAs, and routing flexibility that directly reduces landed cost and improves on-time delivery metrics.

Look for modern WMS with omnichannel orchestration, real-time inventory sync, temperature-controlled zones if required, bonded/ customs-cleared storage for cross-border trade, ISO or industry-specific certifications, and proven reverse-logistics processes to support returns and resale flows.

Compare total cost-to-serve (storage, handling, pick/pack, outbound freight), model scenarios for peak volumes, assess fixed vs variable pricing, verify labor productivity and error rates, and confirm onboarding timelines and IT integration effort to ensure scalable capacity without unexpected operational cost jumps.