Assess physical infrastructure (clear height, dock doors, racking), WMS and API readiness, pick/pack throughput and accuracy, SLAs for lead time and returns handling, workforce scalability for peaks, and proven carrier integrations that match your delivery footprint and SKU complexity.

Location in Aurangabad shortens road transit to Mumbai/Pune corridors, enables consolidation to central India and provides rail/intermodal options that lower per-unit freight. Proximity to manufacturers also reduces inbound legs, improving landed cost and delivery predictability.

Require a modern WMS with real-time inventory, API/EDI order flows, automated manifesting and exception workflows. Insist on customizable KPIs and SLAs covering order lead time, pick accuracy and dock-to-invoice time, with remediation clauses for repeated breaches.

Normalize quotes by SKU cube, order profile and throughput. Compare occupancy versus throughput pricing, inbound handling, pick-and-pack rates and seasonal storage. Factor in cross-dock opportunities, returns processing, shrinkage and value-add services like kitting or QC when modeling total cost-to-serve.