Prioritize proven inventory accuracy, integration capabilities (API or EDI) with your order systems, scalable labor and storage capacity, transparent SLAs for pick/pack/ship, and demonstrated carrier relationships for regional distribution and returns handling.

Transportation access affects transit times, carrier routing, and freight premiums. Evaluate road corridor reliability, proximity to Chileka Airport for air shipments, freight consolidation opportunities, and cross‑border transit procedures to model true landed cost.

Expect services such as pick‑and‑pack optimization, kitting, labeling for multiple channels, returns processing, basic quality inspection, and inventory reporting. These reduce errors, improve OTD rates, and support SKU proliferation.

Request system demos, API/EDI test runs, references for similar clients, sample SLA performance data (accuracy, on‑time dispatch), and a short pilot or proof‑of‑concept to measure throughput and exception handling under live orders.

Assess proximity to major road arteries, airport access, customs and cross‑border clearance efficiency, available footprint for expansion, labor availability, and nearby carrier terminals to minimize last‑mile costs and transshipment delays.