Prioritize network reach to your customer base, carrier density and last-mile times; evaluate WMS/TMS capabilities and API readiness; verify SLAs, chargeback policies and scalability; confirm handling for returns, kitting and temperature-controlled SKUs.

Costs in Chandigarh are generally lower than top metros due to cheaper land and labor, but pricing depends on ceiling height, racking, pick density, value-added services, labor intensity, and proximity to transport nodes—negotiate rate cards that reflect throughput and contract length.

Expect 1–3 day transit to nearby states like Punjab and Haryana, 2–4 days to Delhi NCR and 3–5 days to more distant southern/western metros depending on carrier routing. Chandigarh has dense regional carrier networks and multiple express providers for time-definite parcels.

Require API or EDI connectivity to your storefront and ERP, real-time inventory visibility, configurable pick-and-pack rules, exception workflows for returns, and dashboarded KPIs for OTIF, inventory accuracy and order cycle time. Consider audit trails and custom reporting.