Prioritize transit times to primary customer clusters, WMS and inventory visibility, pick-and-pack productivity, scalability for seasonal peaks, integrated returns handling, and carrier integrations for domestic and export lanes. Also verify SLAs for order accuracy and cut-off times aligned to your delivery promises.

Warehousing rents and labor rates in Badulla generally run below coastal metros, improving per-unit storage economics. Use total landed cost modeling—rent, labor, inbound/outbound transport, and service levels—to compare sites and choose a 3PL that balances lower operating costs with acceptable transit-time tradeoffs.

Key factors include proximity to major arterial roads, frequency of regional carrier pickups, cross-dock capability, parcel consolidation options, and access to temperature-controlled areas if needed. Confirm local carrier networks and service windows to ensure alignment with your delivery commitments.

Require a robust WMS with API connectivity for order management and channels, real-time inventory visibility, batch/lot tracking, reporting dashboards, and configurable SLAs. Ensure the 3PL supports EDI/API integrations, cycle counts, and configurable reporting to meet both retail and marketplace requirements.