Focus on dock capacity and throughput, slotting and WMS capabilities, SLA for pick/pack/ship, integration with your sales channels, and real‑time inventory visibility. Also evaluate cross‑border customs experience and carrier networks to ensure predictable lead times and returns handling.

Sa Kaeo’s proximity to national highways and the Cambodian border shortens transit lanes for regional shipments, lowering linehaul costs and lead times. Combined with lower land and labor rates than central Bangkok, this improves per‑unit warehousing costs for high‑turn SKUs while enabling frequent replenishment cycles.

Request pick/pack automation options, kitting and light assembly, returns inspection and refurbishing, batch traceability, and quality control workflows. Confirm the 3PL’s ability to scale labor seasonally and their dispute resolution process for returns to protect margins and customer experience.

Validate carrier performance and customs brokerage experience, inspect site racking, security, and IT integrations, review insurance and liability terms, request references for similar cross‑border flows, and run a pilot to confirm SLA adherence and inventory accuracy before committing to long‑term contracts.