Prioritize carrier connectivity (parcel, LTL, regional feeder services), dock and cross‑dock capacity, scalable racking and warehouse footprint, WMS/OMS integration and EDI/API capability, SLA and KPI transparency, value‑added services (kitting, returns, cold chain), and proximity to main road/river links to minimize last‑mile time and costs.

Jambi benefits from river transport and improving overland corridors; companies should evaluate feeder schedules, parcel consolidation options, and LTL lanes. Shorter inland distances to nearby Sumatra markets lower cost and transit variability, but international or Java‑bound lanes may incur higher ocean or interisland transfer costs—balance speed vs. unit cost.

Expect lower land lease and labor rates enabling larger warehouses and reduced per‑unit handling costs. Trade‑offs can include longer ocean legs or interisland transits for some export/import flows and potentially fewer direct carrier frequencies; evaluate total landed cost, not just site rental, when comparing locations.

Perform an SKU and volume audit, define target SLAs and KPIs, run a pilot with limited SKUs to validate processes, integrate WMS/OMS and test EDI/API flows, coordinate phased inventory moves and carrier lane tests, train operational teams, and monitor KPIs closely during the initial weeks to refine procedures.