Evaluate transit times to key customer zones, WMS/API integration for real‑time inventory, carrier contracts and parcel rates, labor scalability for peaks, and on‑site value‑added services such as kitting and returns management to minimize cost‑to‑serve and service risk.

Location in Sarthe reduces road transit to western and central France and provides viable short‑haul links to ports for exports. That geography increases carrier options, can lower zone counts for parcels, and reduces last‑mile costs to regional customers versus Paris‑centric fulfilment.

Require clear KPIs and reporting for on‑time delivery, order cycle time, inventory accuracy, picking accuracy, returns processing time and damage rates. Include remedies for SLA breaches, audit rights, and cadence for operational reviews to align performance to demand patterns.