Prioritize throughput and slotting flexibility, WMS interoperability, SLA adherence for picking/packing, reverse logistics capability, and scalable space during peaks. Also verify carrier integrations, pallet handling equipment, and value‑added services such as kitting and labeling to match channel requirements.

Brescia's location on major motorways shortens road transit to Lombardy, Veneto and northern borders, lowering LTL and parcel spend. Access to rail and short port drayage options diversifies carriers, enabling cost tradeoffs between speed and price that improve service windows for cross‑border shipments.

Essential capabilities include a modern WMS with OMS/ERP APIs, parcel carrier connectivity, batch and zone picking options, returns processing lanes, quality inspection, and secure climate‑controlled areas if required. Real‑time inventory visibility and EDI/API integrations reduce stockouts and speed order cycle times.

Model landed cost combining transport rates, last‑mile zones, average dwell time, storage tariffs, and labor productivity metrics. Compare run‑rate per‑order labor and space allocation across SKU velocity tiers; factor in inbound consolidation, cross‑dock savings, and any tariff or customs handling for cross‑border flows.