Prioritize proximity to major road arteries and port access, warehouse mechanization, scalable racked capacity, labor availability, and existing carrier integrations. Consider transit time maps and distribution overlays to quantify last-mile coverage before contracting.

Compare landed cost per order including storage, pick-pack labor, packaging, and outbound freight. Review negotiated carrier rates, zone-based transit times, and parcel network reach. Ask for sample cost models and true cost-per-order scenarios to validate savings.

Expect same-region deliveries within 1–2 days, major south India metro deliveries in 2–4 days, and pan-India transit in 3–6 days depending on carrier selection. SLAs should be defined per zone with clear penalties and performance reporting.

Require demonstration of WMS features, real-time inventory APIs, EDI/JSON integrations, and reporting dashboards. Useful evaluation points include:

• API latency and data sync frequency
• Order routing and dropship capabilities
• Cycle count and reconciliation processes