Don’t Let Staffing for the Holidays Get You Down
Despite negative factors like bad weather, holiday sales in 2015 increased by three percent to just over $626 billion. The 2016 holiday season is just around the corner. Will you be ready to meet the demand?
Here are some helpful warehouse management tips to make sure your staff is ready to carry you through the holidays without missing a beat.
1. Hire More Help
Retailers aren’t the only ones who need to ramp up their manpower. Use last year’s numbers to determine how many more employees you need to handle the extra work. A temp agency can save time and money by providing pre-screened applicants.
2. Optimize the Warehouse Layout
Analyze the flow of your current warehouse layout. Will a boost in activity bring everything to a screeching halt? This is the time of year when you need maximum efficiency. Consider these steps to keep operations running smoothly:
• Increase the receiving area
• Designate a separate area for packaging
• Make sure all equipment is in good working order
• Add storage trailers and other resources as necessary
3. Be Prepared for Returns
The flip side of holiday sales is the return of extra products. Have a streamlined return process in place and make sure all employees are up to speed on policies and procedures.
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