Prioritize pick‑and‑pack accuracy, inventory visibility (WMS integration and API capabilities), SLA for order cutoffs, returns processing, and capacity for seasonal scaling. Confirm carrier partnerships for express and surface lanes, and review reverse‑logistics handling and dispute resolution processes.

Verify power redundancy, on‑site security, fire suppression, racking and clear height, dock count, and refrigerated storage if needed. Check statutory compliances (GST registration, statutory labour norms), insurance coverage, and availability of bonded or SEZ facilities if import/export flows are planned.

Warehouses leverage trunk road lanes to Chandigarh and onward expressways for next‑day and two‑day service to Delhi, Punjab and Haryana. Carriers use hub‑and‑spoke routing for urban deliveries; expect longer transit variability to hill districts requiring scheduled lifts and specialized vehicles for final‑mile access.

Negotiate transparent line‑item pricing for storage, pick/pack, kitting, inbound receiving and returns. Fix SLA metrics for order accuracy, on‑time dispatch, inventory reconciliation cadence, chargeback thresholds and surcharges for seasonal peaks, remote deliveries or temperature‑controlled handling.