Evaluate throughput capacity, SLA guarantees (pick/pack times, same-day cutoffs), WMS integration, and value-added services. Consider dock configuration, staging area size, cross-dock capability, and carrier contract flexibility to support peak season spikes.

Location on the central coastal corridor reduces road miles to Lima and coastal customers, lowering fuel and driver time. That enables broader carrier options for LTL and TL lanes, shorter inland drayage to port gateways, and improved delivery windows for next‑day and two‑day services.

Key KPIs include order accuracy, on-time shipment rate, dock-to-delivery lead time, inventory days of supply, and cost per order. Monitoring return processing time and claims frequency also clarifies reverse-logistics performance and customer experience.

Assess proximity to major highways and port access, labor availability, utility reliability, and zoning for bonded or cross-dock operations. Factor in carrier density, satellite sort capabilities, and the ability to consolidate shipments to reduce linehaul expense.