Evaluate transit times to primary customer zones, order-to-ship cycle, SKU velocity segmentation, pick/pack accuracy, inventory visibility (WMS), onboarding time, storage and handling rate structure, and SLA penalties. Also validate carrier pickup schedules and peak-season capacity to ensure the 3PL can scale with demand.

Warehousing rents and labor rates in Bidar are typically lower than major metros, enabling cost-effective inventory decentralization. Use a hub-and-spoke model: place high-turn SKUs closer to customers and bulk inventory at regional nodes to balance transportation cost and service levels while leveraging local labor for fulfilment activities.

Require proven parcel and LTL carrier relationships with defined SLAs, scheduled dock-in and pickup windows, and rail or long-haul freight options where relevant. Technology must include API-level tracking, WMS with inventory visibility, EDI or CSV order flows, and reporting for KPIs such as OTIF, pick accuracy, and inventory turns.