Evaluate multimodal connectivity (road, port, river), warehouse configuration (racking, cross-dock bays), labor skill and availability, technology stack (WMS, EDI/API), and measurable SLAs (pick accuracy, order lead time). Also assess scalability options, seasonal capacity, insurance limits, and the provider’s carrier network to match your omnichannel flow.

Placing inventory in Rosso can reduce transit times via shorter access to regional corridors and ports, lower landed costs through reduced drayage and inland transport, and improve cross-border routing flexibility. Effective inventory shaping and consolidated cross-dock operations can further reduce per-order costs and improve service windows.

Key configurations include dedicated pick/pack zones, racked storage, bulk staging, and cross-docking. Technology should offer a modern WMS, API integrations for order flow, barcode scanning, real-time inventory visibility, and reporting dashboards to monitor KPIs like fill rate and cycle time.

Negotiate transparent pricing (pick, storage, inbound/outbound), minimum volume commitments, defined SLAs with penalties, inventory ownership and liability clauses, termination notice, seasonal capacity provisions, and periodic review points for rate and service adjustments to align with growth.