Prioritize carrier access and transit windows, warehouse build and storage types, proven WMS/API integration, SLA definitions (pick accuracy, on-time ship), skilled labor availability, and value-added services like kitting and returns. Also assess scalability, insurance, and proximity to primary customer clusters to minimize last-mile costs and improve service levels.

Kasama’s logistical value is tied to its road and intermodal connectivity; proximity to highways and freight yards lowers regional transit and improves feeder consolidation. Use carrier schedules, cross-dock windows, and consolidation options to design trunk-and-feeder routes that reduce inventory days and transportation spend while meeting delivery expectations.

Key cost drivers: rental rates, labor and shift premiums, handling equipment, utilities for temperature-controlled storage, and transport chargebacks. Optimize by selecting right-sized space (shared vs dedicated), improving slotting and pick-paths, leveraging cross-docking, negotiating zone-based outbound rates, and using flexible labor arrangements during peaks.

Require a modern WMS with real-time inventory APIs, order management integrations (API/EDI), barcode/RFID support, and configurable reporting. Track pick/pack accuracy, on-time shipment rate, inventory variance, and system uptime. Include SLA terms, dashboard access, and audit sampling in contracts to enforce visibility and continuous improvement.