Prioritize WMS/API integrations, order accuracy and inventory SLA metrics, inbound appointment flexibility, outbound cutoffs, and scalable racked capacity. Conduct site visits to verify packing stations, returns lanes, and value‑add capabilities like kitting and pre‑pack. Also validate carrier integrations and parcel contract pass‑throughs.

Clarksburg’s access to interstate corridors and regional motor carriers shortens ground transit to major metros, reducing TL and LTL miles and parcel zones. Many 3PLs here leverage intermodal options and multiple parcel partners to optimize routing and lower average delivery costs — important for zone‑based parcel pricing and reliable service windows.

Key cost drivers: storage per pallet/cbm, labor and pick/pack rates, receiving and cross‑dock fees, inventory minimums, and special handling charges. Negotiate service bundles (e.g., combined receiving plus kitting), volume tiers, and clear chargeback rules to align fees with SKU velocity and reduce surprises.

Confirm multi‑channel order routing, split shipments, batch and single‑pick flexibility, returns processing SLAs, condition grading, and reconciliation workflows. Check WMS visibility for item status and RMA workflows, plus integrations with marketplaces and ERP systems for seamless inventory and financial reconciliation.