Prioritize order accuracy, on-time shipments, cut-off and processing windows, average order cycle time, inventory accuracy, and capacity to scale during peak seasons. Also verify WMS/OMS integrations, daily inventory reconciliation, and carrier SLAs for the main domestic and international lanes served.

Air cargo via CUN shortens lead times for express shipments; highway links enable competitive road consolidation to regional hubs; proximity to Caribbean shipping lanes reduces transshipment time to nearby island markets. Carrier selection and modal mix determine landed cost vs. transit time trade-offs.

Require documented cold-chain capability with monitored temperature ranges, calibrated sensors and audit trails; certifications such as HACCP for food, GDP for pharma where applicable, secure bonded storage, access controls, CCTV, and documented traceability and recall procedures.

Use multi-echelon inventory planning: hold buffer stock for peak tourist season, regional fast-moving SKUs near last-mile carriers, and central slow-moving SKUs in bonded storage. Define replenishment cycles keyed to lead times, integrate OMS/WMS for visibility, and leverage cross-dock services to reduce dwell and handling costs.