Prioritize systems and SLA integration (WMS, EDI/API), facility layout (dock doors, staging, racking), order metrics (pick accuracy, cycle time, OTIF), capacity flexibility for peaks, returns handling, compliance (cold chain or hazardous material if needed), and transparent pricing for pick/pack, storage, and inbound/outbound handling.

Tacloban's seaport and airport shorten last‑mile distances to Eastern Visayas and nearby islands, reducing drayage and feeder shipping legs. Road links support inland distribution but services can be less frequent than Metro Manila, so balance reduced transport distance against service frequency and schedule reliability when modeling lead times.

Key technologies include an interoperable WMS with API/EDI, barcode scanning and real‑time inventory visibility. Important services: SKU rationalization, kitting and bundling, temperature‑controlled storage, returns processing, quality control, and vendor managed inventory options to support omnichannel order flows and varying SLA tiers.

Include fixed and variable costs: rent or pallet/month, labor rates, pick/pack fees, receiving and putaway, inbound/outbound freight and drayage, packaging materials, inventory carrying cost, IT/WMS fees, customer‑specific value‑added service charges, and any SLA penalties or minimums to compare total landed fulfillment cost.