Prioritize operational capabilities and KPIs that drive customer experience and cost control:

• Order accuracy, pick/pack throughput, and on-time shipment rate
• Inventory accuracy, cycle-count frequency, and dock-to-delivery lead time
• Carrier integration, returns processing speed, and scalable labor plans

Ordu’s lower land and labor costs can reduce fixed warehousing spend, but evaluate variable line items: storage per pallet, inbound/outbound handling, pick fees, value-added services, and seasonal labor surcharges. Negotiate volume bands, minimums, and fuel or accessorial pass-throughs to control total landed cost.

Assess regional carrier density, scheduled departures to key hubs, and last-mile reach into primary urban centers. Important factors include direct trucking lanes to Ankara/Istanbul, short-sea connections from Black Sea ports, consolidation frequency, and parcel network reach for consumer deliveries.

Look for a modern WMS with API/EDI connectivity, real-time inventory visibility, and configurable workflows for kitting and returns. For cross-border commerce, confirm customs brokerage experience, export documentation processes, and traceability for regulatory compliance and auditability.