Prioritize inventory accuracy, same-day/next-day pick-and-pack SLAs, returns handling, and integrations with your OMS and carrier APIs. Also confirm temperature-control if needed, secure storage, layout for fast putaway, and documented KPIs for order accuracy and on-time shipment rates.

Puerto Vallarta offers air freight via the regional airport and coastal port access for sea-air consolidation. Combine highway corridor routing to inland hubs with local carriers to balance transit time vs. cost. For US-bound loads, factor truck transit to west-coast crossings and consolidation frequency to manage landed-cost tradeoffs.

Evaluate proximity to the airport and port, condition of access roads, facility flood elevation, on-site security, backup power, and workforce availability. Confirm carrier pickup windows, dock capacity, and CRS/IT readiness to reduce dwell time and shipment delays.

Negotiate transparent fee schedules (storage, receiving, pick/pack, kitting, returns). Include volume tiers, SLA penalties, and exit terms. Model total cost by scenario — seasonality, peak volumes, and cross-docking — and require reporting cadence that supports continuous cost optimization.