Prioritize pick/pack accuracy, order cycle time, on‑time shipping rate, warehouse throughput (orders per hour), slotting efficiency, IT/API capabilities for real‑time inventory visibility, cost per pick/pack, and occupancy cost per sqm. Compare SLA penalties, scalability options, and integration with your sales channels to balance cost versus service.

Baranya’s proximity to the southern motorway corridor and regional rail links shortens lanes to southern Hungary and neighboring Croatia. Choose carriers with strong cross‑border experience, reliable customs handling, and time‑definite corridors; routing via regional intermodal hubs can reduce cost and variability compared with direct road imports.

Expect core services—bulk storage, racking, pick/pack and returns—plus value adds such as kitting, light assembly, labeling, quality inspection, and B2B case consolidation. Ensure providers offer WMS integrations, batch/lot traceability, reverse logistics workflows, and flexible labor models for seasonal demand.

Build a comparator that includes transport cost by lane, duty/VAT timing, inbound lead time, safety stock requirements by node, labor and occupancy costs, and service‑level penalties. Run scenario analyses for inventory days, stock‑out risk, and total landed cost per unit to identify the most cost‑effective network design for your SKU portfolio.