Focus on location relative to NLEX/SCTEX and end-markets, WMS and carrier integrations for real-time inventory, flexible labor and seasonal capacity, temperature-control options if required, dock and cross-dock configurations, and transparent SLA and reporting structures to measure pick, pack, and transit performance.

Warehouse rent and labor rates are generally lower in Nueva Ecija, reducing storage and handling costs per SKU. However, longer outbound miles to some customers or ports can add haulage expense. Build a total landed distribution model that includes storage, picking, inbound consolidation, and outbound transport to quantify net savings.

Prioritize direct access to NLEX and SCTEX corridors, connector roads to provincial networks, and proximity to regional trucking hubs. Assess carrier pickup density, scheduled route frequency to Metro Manila and northern Luzon, and availability of timed delivery windows to align SLAs with customer commitments.

Require dock-level cross-docking bays, high-bay racking, adequate forklift and pallet-handling equipment, reliable inbound/outbound scheduling, WMS visibility for inventory and ASN processing, weighbridge and compliance support, and defined KPIs for throughput, dock turn times, and damage rates.