Focus on order accuracy, on-time dispatch rate, inventory accuracy, dock-to-stock time, picks per hour, cost per order, and throughput during peaks. Also evaluate SLA definitions, penalty triggers, reporting cadence, and integration capabilities with your WMS/OMS to ensure measurable performance and continuous improvement.

A 3PL in Sibiu reduces road transit times to neighboring EU regions and improves carrier choice by leveraging regional hauliers, international trucklines, and air cargo options. Multimodal routing increases resilience against road congestion and border delays, enabling more predictable delivery windows for time-sensitive B2B and eCommerce shipments.

Require a modern WMS with real-time inventory, batch and lot tracking, slotting optimization, and API connectivity. Facility features should include high dock density, scalable racking, sortation and packing automation options, temperature control where needed, and flexible labor arrangements for peak seasons.

Key cost drivers include rent/space fees, storage tiers, pick-and-pack rates, inbound/outbound handling, minimum volumes, and accessorial charges. Negotiate clear SLAs, billing cadence, audit rights, liability limits, termination clauses, and performance-based incentives or penalties to align cost with service outcomes.