Prioritize proximity to main transport corridors, dock door and trailer capacity, available pallet positions, temperature control if needed, automation and picking technology, WMS/API integration, returns handling, and scalability of labor and storage during peak windows. Require clear SLA metrics for OTIF, inventory accuracy and order cycle times.

Cost models reflect warehouse rent, labor rates, utilities, equipment amortization, inbound/outbound transport and value‑added services. Valladolid’s generally lower rents and competitive labor availability reduce fixed and variable costs, but total cost‑to‑serve also depends on lane density, order profile, storage time and reverse logistics complexity.

Confirm highway and regional rail access, proximity to national intermodal hubs, frequency of regional carrier pickups, pallet network connections and reliable last‑mile partners. Also verify available export handling and consolidation options for northern port dispatches and documented lead times for key lanes.

Require real‑time inventory visibility via WMS with API/EDI connectivity, automated order routing, standard KPI dashboards (inventory accuracy, OTIF, lead times), exception management workflows, regular business reviews and contractual SLAs with remedies for missed service levels.