Evaluate site access to highways and intermodal points, dock count and clear height, racking and slotting flexibility, IT integration (WMS/API capabilities), SLA performance history, labor availability and seasonal scalability, security and compliance, and value-added services such as returns handling and kitting.

Model total landed cost using real rates: inbound carrier costs, local drayage, inventory carrying, and outbound parcel or pallet rates. Compare current transit lanes to the Nyimba node, factoring in reduced line-haul miles, improved route density, and potential labor or facility cost savings to quantify benefits.

Look for a cloud-native WMS with real-time inventory visibility, standardized APIs for order and shipment data exchange, barcode/RFID support, multi-client tenancy if you need split inventory, reporting dashboards for KPIs, and processes for exception and reverse-logistics handling.

Negotiate transparent unit rates for storage, handling, and value-added services; volume tiers and minimums; SLA definitions with penalties and remedies; inventory reconciliation cadence; liability and insurance terms; and exit/transition clauses to protect continuity of operations.