Evaluate multimodal connectivity (airport, highway, rail), bonded and cold-chain capacity, security and compliance, and systems integration (WMS/TMS/API). Review carrier network reach for last-mile, SLA commitments for pick-pack-ship times, labor stability, and contingency plans for seasonal weather or route disruption.

Transit to northern and nearby markets is faster and often cheaper from Jammu and Kashmir, while shipments to southern metros may take longer. Locating inventory here makes sense when you have concentrated northern demand, perishable goods needing cold chain, or when reduced last-mile costs and faster regional delivery outweigh longer lanes to other metros.

Key KPIs include order accuracy, average pick-to-ship time, on-time delivery rate, inventory accuracy, dock-to-stock time, and returns turn-around. Require visibility via WMS/TMS dashboards and defined penalties or remediation steps for SLA misses to align performance with omnichannel commitments.

Plan for bonded warehouse options and customs-clearance workflows if cross-border trade or excise processing applies. Account for seasonal weather and mountain-pass disruptions with buffer inventory and alternate routing. Confirm permits, local compliance requirements, and 3PL experience handling regulatory documentation and contingency mobilization.