Prioritize WMS integration, inventory accuracy, pick-and-pack throughput, returns handling, temperature control if required, cross-dock capacity, and SLAs for order cycle time. Confirm carrier integrations and real-time visibility to maintain consistent fulfillment performance.

Carrier access in Moyle—ports, intermodal rail, LTL and parcel hubs—directly affects transit time and freight rates. Shorter transit windows reduce safety stock and inventory carrying cost, while multiple carrier options enable competitive routing and lower freight spend.

Analyze lease rates, labor availability and wage trends, utility costs for HVAC or cold storage, local taxes and grants, and expected occupancy/throughput. Factor automation CAPEX versus OPEX and density improvements to model true cost-to-serve per SKU.

Use KPIs such as OTIF, order cycle time, inventory accuracy, dock-to-stock lead time, claim rates, and returns processing time. Combine scorecards, monthly business reviews, tech-based performance dashboards, and periodic operational audits for continuous improvement.