Prioritize multimodal access (road and rail), modern WMS and integration capabilities, racking and automation for throughput, clear SLAs for order accuracy and cycle time, cross-dock and returns handling, and a transparent cost model for storage, labor, and value-added services.

Heves' position shortens inland transit to national hubs and improves scheduled carrier pickups. Confirm LTL/TL lanes, regional courier partnerships, and daily cutoffs to ensure consistent delivery windows and to control freight and expedited costs.

Heves locations typically offer lower rent and labor rates, reducing per-unit storage and handling costs. Trade-offs include potential increases in last-mile urban delivery fees and slightly longer drives into dense city centers; evaluate total landed cost rather than rent alone.

Require a WMS with real-time inventory APIs/EDI, order management integration, barcode/RFID support, configurable routing rules for channel prioritization, reporting dashboards, and returns management. Fast, tested integrations and sandbox environments reduce go-live risk.

Run a pilot with defined KPIs, request site visits and operational walkthroughs, review SLA clauses and penalties, check peak-season staffing plans and contingency measures, obtain references, and include flexible volume clauses to cover seasonal scaling.