Prioritize transit time to main customers, inbound dock capacity, racking and temperature control, inventory accuracy (cycle counts), SLA for pick-and-pack, and TMS/WMS integration (API, EDI). Also assess bonded capability, customs handling, and carrier partnerships to support cross-border and last-mile reliability.

Locating inventory in Tak can lower last-mile kilometers to northern customers and shorten routes to border crossings, reducing trucking costs and transit times. Expect savings on land and labor but factor in customs clearance processes and tariffs for cross-border shipments to ensure total landed cost benefits.

Common pricing includes storage per pallet/m2, per-pick and per-shipment fees, inbound handling, and value-added service charges. Look for clear SLAs on order accuracy, dock-to-dispatch lead times, chargeback terms, minimums, and defined escalation paths for claim resolution and performance review.

Scalability depends on available racking, cross-dock space, flexible labor pools and contract terms. Leading 3PLs provide temporary slotting, overflow storage, overtime staffing, and rapid integration with your WMS/TMS to support seasonal peaks and SKU expansion with minimal lead time.