Evaluate partners on service levels (pick, pack, ship SLA), inventory accuracy, WMS capability and integrations, carrier network and pickup frequency, cost-to-serve (storage, handling, throughput fees), scalability for peak demand, returns processing, and local compliance or permit support.

A Banda Aceh 3PL can reduce transit to western Sumatra destinations and provide direct multimodal access for northern shipping lanes, potentially lowering inland trucking legs and enabling faster replenishment to nearby markets. Compare actual carrier schedules, consolidation options, and port/airport frequencies to quantify savings.

Typical components include inbound handling, storage per pallet or cubic meter, pick-and-pack or per-line fees, outbound documentation, fuel/transport surcharges, and value-added services (kitting, labeling). Request a cost-to-serve analysis for representative SKUs and volume tiers to estimate true landed fulfillment cost.

Prioritize proximity to major road arteries and the airport for multimodal connections, dock and racking configuration for SKU profiles, WMS and EDI/integration readiness, security and compliance capabilities, workforce availability, and contingency planning for seasonal demand or service disruptions.