Seasonal peaks are a fact of life in supply chain/logistics, but by planning ahead they can be more of an opportunity than a threat  and allow you to get ahead of the competition.

Companies operating in the supply chain industry, such as retail, construction, agriculture and  tourism need to be able to respond to sudden surges in demand caused by seasonal peaks  such as Christmas, Easter, holidays and major events.  Correspondingly, the demand for labour also has to suddenly increase and  scale back dramatically and often within short timescales.

Planning is at the heart of any effective strategy to manage seasonal peaks and labour requirements. At times your workforce may have to increase as much as five-fold in sectors such as retail.  People issues are paramount in dealing effectively with peak periods. Hiring and training temporary staff is a vital part of your response to peak volume management, so it is important to make sure you have the right planning strategy to manage people skills for peak periods.  Hiring the right people with the right skills early, building up a skills pool and assigning the right people to  the appropriate job is key.

Read more in our whitepaper – Top 6 Strategies For Effective Volume Campaign/Compliance Management

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