The holiday season is a magical time – and for your logistics company, it can be extra busy.
We know it’s only October, but now is the time to think about how your logistics company will be staffed. The time is coming for the surge in production, distribution and more – so you should be planning your strategy now.
You don’t want your company to fall behind during the holidays, do you? Here are a few ways to prepare your logistics company for the holidays.
- Take a look at the past – to prep for the future: To prepare for this holiday season, you’ll need accurate demand forecasting. That means you need to be looking at data from the past few years – combining it with projections for this year. This will help you predict the work to come and hire appropriate staff.
- Consider key dates: There are a few key dates every year that bring a surge. Black Friday. Cyber Monday. The early December days. You’ll need extra workers to accommodate that rush and you’ll need to know how to budget for it, too.
- Consider temporary staff: When you know you’ll be busier during different times, and not year-round, consider temporary staff. This allows you to scale your workforce up and down without hiring all new workers. And staffing agencies have already vetted and trained their workers, meaning they can jump right in. You can also have a plan in place to bring your temporary staff up to speed, making sure they are productive and ready.
- Keep an eye on safety: We know the holidays are busy, but you can’t put safety on the back burner. Workplace accidents can ding productivity – so make sure you are always keeping safety on the front burner!
The holiday season can be a magical time – and for your logistics company, it can also be a time of growth and opportunity. By having a plan in place, and preparing in advance, you can have a smooth and wonderful season.
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