Assess carrier connectivity, dock count and yard size, storage system types, WMS/API compatibility, SLA performance, throughput capacity, seasonal labor plans, and value-added services (kitting, returns, labeling). Also confirm customs and cross-border handling experience if you distribute regionally.

Lower land and labor costs in Kobilje can reduce monthly storage and handling charges, but total cost depends on distance to customers, carrier tariffs, and cross-border fees. Build a cost-to-serve model including inventory days, pick density, and last-mile rates to compare speed versus cost trade-offs.

Confirm scheduled regional LTL and express services, access to national carrier hubs, cross-dock partners, intermodal links where applicable, pickup frequency, and peak-season capacity. Request lane-specific transit times and sample rate quotes to validate SLA commitments.

Prioritize a modern WMS with API/EDI, real-time inventory visibility, returns management, order orchestration for split shipments, and marketplace integrations. Verify test environments, data sync SLAs, reporting capabilities, and disaster-recovery procedures before contracting.