Prioritize WMS integration and real-time inventory visibility, pick-and-pack accuracy, SLA-defined lead times, flexible labor and peak scalability, returns processing, and local carrier partnerships for regional last-mile coverage. Also validate slotting, cycle count programs, and reporting to support omnichannel metrics and customer experience goals.

3PLs in the region commonly provide ambient, chilled, and frozen storage; racked pallet positions; dedicated pick-face and e-fulfillment zones; multiple dock doors for simultaneous loading; and bonded or customs-capable spaces where required. Confirm pallet capacity, Min/Max order handling, and monitoring for cold-chain compliance.

Proximity to the A9 corridor and coastal ports reduces road transit to southern France, Spain, and north African feeder services. Sites near Narbonne or the coastal strip favor faster sea/road connectivity; inland locations closer to Toulouse can improve access to inland rail and national trunk routes. Choose location based on final-mile density and modal preferences.

Compare storage costs per pallet/day, pick/pack labor and per-order charges, inbound receiving and putaway fees, cross-dock and handling rates, minimum monthly fees, accessorials (restocking, returns, special packaging), and transit-zone carrier costs. Also evaluate service KPIs: on-time dispatch, order accuracy, and inventory reconciliation cadence.