Prioritize measurable operational capabilities: WMS integration and APIs, order accuracy rates, dock capacity and throughput, cold chain certifications if needed, SLA guarantees, reverse logistics handling, and documented carrier integrations. Validate through site visits, KPI reports, and reference checks.

A strategically placed warehouse in Anse Boileau reduces average transit distance to coastal and nearby urban zones, often collapsing delivery zones and lowering parcel and LTL spend. Improved carrier choice enables competitive routing and consolidated pickups that reduce per-unit freight and transit variability.

Key features: real-time inventory visibility via modern WMS, batch and zone picking workflows, barcode/RFID scanning, climate-controlled storage where required, secure handling, automated labeling, and reliable EDI/API connectivity for order flow and carrier manifests.

Compare line-item fees (storage per pallet/sq ft, pick-and-pack, receiving, returns processing), minimum monthly charges, billing cycles, and seasonal rate adjustments. Insist on clear definitions for billable events, SLA credits, and a documented onboarding and offboarding process to ensure predictable scalability.