Prioritize dock count and yard capacity, racking density, temperature control if needed, WMS and EDI/Warehouse API capabilities, SLA definitions for pick-to-ship times, inventory accuracy targets, and scalability for peak season. Also review returns handling and reverse-logistics processes relevant to omnichannel retail.

Proximity to regional rail junctions and Rowriah Airport reduces time-sensitive transit costs; arterial roads enable efficient feeder distribution into neighboring states. Carrier density is lower than metros, so consolidate lanes where possible and negotiate mixed-modal contracts to optimise cost and consistency.

Evaluate expansion options on contiguous plots, utility reliability, staffing availability and local labor rates, local tax or incentive programs, and the ability to add automation or racking without major retrofits. These control fixed- and variable-cost behavior as volume grows.

Require demonstration of WMS features (lot/batch, serial tracking), real-time inventory API access, customizable dashboards for OTIF and inventory velocity, and agreed data cadence for reconciliations. Confirm escalation paths and change management for integrations with your OMS or ERP.