Prioritize location (proximity to major roads and customer clusters), dock and door capacity, pallet and carton racking, throughput and peak handling capability, IT/WMS integration, SLA and KPI reporting, labor availability and value-added services such as kitting, returns handling and cold chain.

Soria's inland position favors fast truck routes to central and northeastern Spain while offering cost advantages for land transport. Access to regional carriers and intermodal points supports efficient LTL consolidation and export flows, though shipments to southern ports or distant EU regions may need longer transit planning or intermodal routing.

Look for flexible slotting, batch and zone picking, scalable seasonal labor, advanced WMS slot optimization, kitting and assembly, returns management, temperature-controlled storage where needed, and the ability to add temporary capacity during peaks without long-term fixed costs.

Compare storage (per pallet/m2), handling (per pick, per carton), inbound/outbound fees, minimum monthly charges, setup/onboarding costs and surcharges. Normalize quotes by expected SKU velocity and include SLA penalties, inventory accuracy guarantees and reporting frequency to calculate reliable cost-to-serve scenarios.

Require a modern WMS with real-time inventory, API/EDI connectivity to your ERP and sales channels, carrier booking and tracking integrations, dashboarded KPIs, exception alerts, and secure data exchange. Ease of integration and access to operational analytics are critical for reducing errors and optimizing replenishment.