Assess facility footprint, racking and clear height, cross-dock vs dedicated storage, WMS compatibility and API support, labor productivity benchmarks, and local carrier lanes. Also evaluate pick/pack throughput, reverse logistics capability, and SLA adherence for both B2B and eCommerce channels.

Karur’s proximity to major state and national highways shortens drayage and regional transit times, enabling more competitive LTL rates and improved schedule reliability. Reduced mileage also lowers fuel and toll spend, which directly reduces total landed costs for domestic distribution.

Model fixed versus variable costs: rent per pallet/week, labor per pick, inbound handling, pick/pack fees, storage density, and minimum throughput discounts. Include transport lane rates, seasonal labor surcharges, IT integration fees, and expected shrinkage or returns handling to get an apples-to-apples TCO comparison.

Expect a phased onboarding: contract and SOP finalization (2–4 weeks), WMS integration and EDI/API testing (2–6 weeks), pilot SKU and volume ramp (2–8 weeks), then full go-live. Timelines vary with complexity, customization, and automation requirements.

Review historical throughput metrics, seasonal labor ramp strategies, temporary storage options, cross-docking capacity, and ability to scale pick/pack lines. Request SLA performance data during peak periods and client references with similar SKU profiles and seasonality.