Prioritize facility layout (dock access, racking, cross-dock capability), security and compliance, labor availability and shift models, WMS and API readiness, SLA definitions, inbound/outbound carrier access, and contingency plans for peak demand and weather disruptions.

Shorter transit windows and multiple carrier options reduce last-mile costs and improve on-time delivery. Evaluate regional LTL, courier coverage, and cross-border carriers; distributed inventory in Kumi can lower delivery time and returns, improving CX while controlling freight spend.

Compare slot and pallet storage rates, receiving and putaway fees, pick-and-pack and packing materials costs, order minimums, outbound freight accessorials, technology and onboarding fees, and inventory carrying costs to model true per-order and per-unit TCO.

Robust WMS, real-time inventory feeds, EDI/API integrations, returns management and analytics enable faster scaling, accurate stock visibility across channels, better order routing and tighter SLAs. Verify integration support for marketplaces and your OMS to avoid reconciliation gaps.