Prioritize network reach to your core markets, proximity to expressways and railheads, real estate cost versus service level, local carrier density for fast last-mile delivery, and the 3PL's WMS/API capabilities for inventory visibility and omnichannel order routing.

Lower land and labor costs reduce storage and per-pick expenses, while centralized distribution in Lucknow shortens transit lanes to northern and eastern markets, lowering freight spend and enabling smaller, more frequent replenishments to reduce safety stock.

Look for high-bay racking, dedicated loading docks, trailer marshalling, forklift and material-handling capability, segregated staging for FTL/LTL, secure yard space, and performance SLAs for dock-to-invoice turnaround.

Critical — real-time inventory APIs, EDI or marketplace integrations, configurable order routing, and reporting dashboards reduce manual work, improve order accuracy, and enable faster carrier selection to meet delivery-time promises.