Evaluate location relative to major transport nodes, available throughput and peak capacity, IT integrations (WMS/API), value‑add services (kitting, cold chain, returns), SLA performance metrics (OTD, picking accuracy), and carrier availability for last‑mile and inter‑island lanes.

Look for clear racked storage capacity, segregation for inventory types, bonded/Customs facilitation if needed, cross‑dock lanes to reduce dwell time, secure handling for high‑value goods, and documented quality systems for traceability.

Proximity to Merak Ro‑Ro and nearby container terminals reduces drayage and enables direct roll‑on routes to Sumatra, while toll connectivity shortens road transit to Jakarta’s distribution points; both factors lower door‑to‑door transit times and can reduce per‑unit freight spend.

Primary drivers include facility rent and utilities, labor and handling rates, inbound/outbound drayage, inventory days, and value‑add fees. Optimize by right‑sizing footprint, reducing inventory days, consolidating shipments, negotiating volume tiers, and leveraging cross‑dock to cut handling.