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Age isn't the only sign of trustworthiness, but it's always good to know that a logistics provider has a proven infrastructure and established relationships in the industry. The answer to this question helps you to frame the rest of the discussion..
Possibly the most important part of your logistics partnership is having confidence that your provider has a firm grasp on your business requirements. If they're able to make appropriate recommendations about how to best serve your customers via supply chain improvements, it's a good sign that they'll be a valuable partner. .
Beyond all the service details and industry experience, you also want a supplier who does business in a way that aligns with your own company's culture. This helps to minimize friction as you build the relationship, as well as giving you a deeper insight into what values the company holds.
You want your service provider to have an efficient order fulfillment system already in operation, preferably with minimal adjustment requirements to accommodate your business. While the ability to provide customized services may be important to you, the majority of the operation should be standardized so that the potential for disruptions is lowered.
This question (or one like that) will flip the script on question two, requiring the provider to think on their feet and anticipate any challenges that might arise from your supply chain requirements. It also provides an opportunity for you to both get on the same page, as you've likely already worked out (or seen before) where these bottlenecks will arise.
Most of your confidence will come from earlier answers and the quality of client testimonials, but verification from trusted business associations can also be valuable. Some may even provide more information about the logistics provider in question, which can help to reduce the amount of time you need to spend researching for yourself.