Evaluate facility layout (dock doors, racking, clear height), IT integration (WMS/APIs), throughput capacity, pick accuracy metrics, yard and parking, labor skill availability, and carrier connectivity. Confirm SLA penalties, seasonal scalability, and value-add capabilities like kitting or returns handling.

Mariental sits on primary north–south corridors, improving road and rail transit to inland demand centers. Proximity to coastal ports and main airports reduces ocean and air transit legs, enabling faster replenishment cycles and more carrier routing options for import/export movements.

Key cost drivers include land and lease rates, labor wages, utility costs, and local taxes. Look for regional incentives or industrial zone benefits that lower capex/opex. Factor transportation tariffs, inventory carrying costs, and WMS/IT integration fees into total landed cost models.

Require reverse logistics processes with inspection and disposition workflows, cross-dock throughput for fast-turn SKUs, configurable pick-and-pack, real-time inventory visibility, parcel carrier integrations, and performance reporting to support SLA adherence and customer experience.