Prioritize dock door count and layout, racking and storage density, handling capacity (pick/pack rates), WMS and EDI integrations, temperature‑controlled space if needed, inventory accuracy SLA, security systems, and average turn times to your top delivery zones.

Locating inventory in Kapchorwa shortens last‑mile distances to nearby population centers, reducing transit times and fuel costs. It can lower overall cost‑to‑serve for eastern routes but evaluate carrier density and scheduled departures to avoid increased linehaul waits.

Assess road seasonality and maintenance, power and water reliability, availability of trained labor, and contingency plans for peak harvest or demand seasons. Confirm WMS uptime, backup generators, and emergency carrier alternatives.

Look for integrated WMS with omnichannel routing, reverse logistics processes for returns inspection and refurbishment, scalable labor pools for peaks, SKU segmentation for multi‑temperature storage, and transparent reporting on order cycle times and cost per order.