Require WMS integration (real-time inventory), pick-and-pack accuracy rates, order cycle times, OTIF delivery metrics, and returns processing KPIs. Validate outage procedures, EDI/API capabilities, and reporting cadence to ensure transparency and continuous improvement.

A warehouse in this region reduces inland transit to Aegean ports and central Turkish markets, often lowering line-haul costs and dwell time. Expect savings from lower facility rents and labor; quantify them against additional last-mile miles to major metropolitan areas.

Prioritize bonded storage, temperature-controlled zones, dedicated cross-dock areas, measured pallet capacity, and validated WMS. Check certifications for customs handling, food safety (if relevant), and occupational safety to meet regulatory and product needs.

Negotiate transparent rate tables, minimum and variable volume tiers, clear SLA definitions with financial remedies, capacity ramp clauses, and periodic performance reviews. Include provisions for peak season surcharges, inventory visibility, and exit/transition planning.