Warehousing activities are supported by understand volumes to be handled, proper resource planning and execution. There is no room for any sacrifices. just flexing accordingly. Any shortcuts will result in repetitive activities that cost you money in reverse logistics. Process compliance supported by training additional staff in advance. Avoid bottlenecks in your operations and you will enjoy the benefits of high volume activity

Managing peak season demands is one of the biggest challenges of logistics professionals, especially in e-commerce operations. Here are some key points to consider: - You need to have a budget/forecast and a rough periods of campaigns. - Alignmet with business unit about service level & cost expectations. - Planning in advance is crucial. You need to plan the physical capacities such as manpower, MHE, area, IT, etc.. - Training of seasonal staff in advance. - Inventory and operational areas need to be optimized to prioritize outbound. - Leveraging technology in the processes - Spreading the risk with other premises - Taking the advantage of omnichannel operations. - Last but not least you need to have a back-up plan.

To manage peak season demands without affecting inventory accuracy, based on my experience - reaching out clients before the identified month peak season to early gather possible orders and arrange deliveries 2 weeks ahead from the normal schedules - strictly observe order picking procedures - do batching order picking based on DR delivery receipt or invoicing