Prioritize transit time to target markets, multimodal connectivity, carrier density, and proximity to key corridors. Assess 3PLs for WMS/OMS integration, SLA performance (cut‑offs, pick accuracy, lead time), returns capability, cold storage options, and local labor availability to ensure alignment with your service and cost targets.

Groningen's access to highways and rail nodes shortens road transit to Germany and Scandinavia and enables intermodal routes that reduce handling and fuel costs. Proximity to regional terminals lowers drayage and enables flexible carrier choices, which together reduce lead times and improve cost‑to‑serve for cross‑border lanes.

Look for cloud WMS with API/EDI integrations to your OMS, real‑time inventory visibility, barcode/RFID scanning, automated picking or sortation options, and performance dashboards. These capabilities improve inventory accuracy, shorten fulfillment cycles, and simplify carrier routing and billing reconciliation.

Request a detailed cost‑to‑serve quote that separates storage rates, handling by SKU profile, inbound receiving costs, outbound parcel or pallet fees, and ancillary charges (returns, kitting, seasonality). Run scenario modeling for peak periods, minimums, and promised SLAs to compare total landed cost rather than headline rates.