Evaluate WMS and OMS integration, real-time inventory visibility, SLA definitions for order lead times and accuracy, cross-dock and value-add capabilities, and carrier network depth. Also consider contract flexibility for seasonal peaks, labor skillsets for pick/pack complexity, and performance reporting that supports continuous improvement.

Latina generally offers lower land and lease rates and a more competitive labor market than Italy’s largest metros, reducing fixed and variable costs per order. Those savings can fund higher service levels or additional value-add services; however, evaluate total landed cost including last-mile carrier rates and transit times to key customer clusters.

Prioritize road connectivity to primary arterial networks for expressive last‑mile coverage, access to regional short‑sea shipping for interport distribution, and availability of intermodal rail where applicable. Confirm parcel and pallet carrier relationships, frequency of departures, and local last‑mile performance to your end customers.

Require mature WMS with API/EDI connectivity to your ecommerce platforms and ERP, order orchestration for split shipments, real-time inventory sync, automated returns/RMA workflows, and dashboard reporting. Technology should support routing optimization, batch picking, lot/expiry control (if needed), and scale without extended onboarding timelines.