Evaluate multi-modal connectivity (river, road, coastal), storage and handling capabilities (ambient, chilled), IT and EDI/WMS integration, SLA metrics (order-to-ship, inventory accuracy), and scalability of labor and footprint to match seasonal demand and SKU growth.

Port and river access enable direct shipments to coastal and interior hubs, reducing transload steps and lead time variability. Local feeder services and regional carriers can often lower costs versus multi-leg routing from Java, but scheduling must account for tidal and river conditions.

Require real-time inventory visibility, cycle-count routines, automated pick/pack workflows, EDI/API connectivity to your order systems, clear SLA KPIs (OTD, accuracy), and access to audit reports to maintain omnichannel order promises.

Compare total landed cost (freight to customer + local handling), inventory carrying costs, and service-level impacts. Model scenarios for order density, transit time sensitivity, and cross-border flows to determine whether decentralization to West Kalimantan reduces lead times and overall TCO.