Collaborate with stakeholders: Communicate with suppliers, customers, and logistics partners to align expectations and schedules. After review the problem of the past seasons then it better to start to collaborate with stakeholders such as suppliers for mix and match the formula to design new products, customers review to ask them about the past products : Does it meet to their expectations regarding the design and logistics and partners : Does it got delayed or postponed to deliver the products to the store or potential customers? If yes then it needs to be fixed and upgraded more. After answering this question then the answer could be a potential solver for the next upcoming high peak seasons.

Develop contingency plans: Prepare for unexpected challenges, such as delays or higher-than-expected demand. After reviewing those two challenges then it is better to upgrade the technology and be more prepared to start using better formulas for better results.

• Optimize Inventory Management

Prioritize fast-moving items by placing high-demand products closer to picking areas or in locations where they are immediately visible. Why? First impressions matter. Strategically positioning these items ensures they are picked efficiently and sold quickly.

Adopt Just-In-Time (JIT) strategies, an approach to inventory management and production that reduces waste and cuts costs by ensuring goods are received or produced only when needed. This method aligns inventory with actual demand, preventing overstocking and enhancing efficiency. Collaborate closely with suppliers to guarantee timely inventory delivery.

Increase stock levels cautiously:  Overstocking creates significant challenges for warehouse operations and financial performance. One major issue is limited storage capacity. Excess inventory occupies valuable space, making it harder to organize and access items efficiently. This leads to slower workflows and reduced productivity. Financially, overstocking ties up capital, increasing costs for storage, handling, and insurance. For products with a limited shelf life or seasonal relevance, it heightens the risk of obsolescence or spoilage, resulting in unsellable stock and financial losses. Operationally, a cluttered warehouse caused by overstocking can disrupt processes like picking, packing, and shipping. Workers may struggle to locate items quickly, leading to inefficiencies and bottlenecks that can delay order fulfillment. Overstocking also impacts cash flow, as funds locked in excess inventory cannot be used for other critical business needs, such as investing in technology, expanding operations, or marketing. It reduces a company’s flexibility to respond to changes in demand, leaving it vulnerable to market shifts. Maintaining balanced inventory levels aligned with demand is crucial to avoid these issues. This strategy minimizes waste, improves efficiency, and ensures the business remains agile and financially stable, better equipped to meet customer expectations and market trends.

• Enhance Workforce Readiness

Hiring temporary staff during peak seasons is a practical and effective solution to manage the increased workload without overwhelming existing employees. The main advantage of bringing in seasonal workers is the flexibility they offer. Temporary staff can be brought on as needed, providing additional manpower to handle the surge in demand. This prevents the need for permanent hires, which may not be necessary once the peak season ends. Make sure to provide training to ensure that all staff, including temporary workers, are properly trained in warehouse procedures and safety protocols. Then, organize shifts effectively by using flexible shift patterns to cover peak hours and prevent burnout.

• Leverage Technology

Use a Warehouse Management System (WMS): Automate inventory tracking, order picking, and shipping processes. Don’t forget to Implement barcode/RFID scanning to Improve accuracy and speed in inventory management. 

How to use WMS and install it? You need to hire a professional agent who is expert in this part especially for WMS, we need an engineer, IT programming and all divisions from the warehouse staff to be involved on this part. How to find the best WMS agent ? 

G ILAND GmbH could be the one who helps you to install and apply the WMS in your warehouses, How? G ILAND already installed WMS solutions to more than 5000 enterprises around the globe. Take a look at the study case below from the case study in Cambodia who install Warehouse Management System (WMS) in their warehouse by installing 6 case-handling robots, 4 mini Kivas, inbound and outbound workstations and 6 forklift AGV. 

• Adopt robotics or automation: Use automated guided vehicles (AGVs) or conveyors to handle repetitive tasks. Why using robotics or automations? Imagine a repetitive task using a manual hand or human. It will take a lot of time and cost splurge to train and hire them based on hours in comparison with robotics – it’s cost efficient and time efficient. Wanna know why? Read an article regarding production logistics that explains it. For more information, you could take a look for this video G ILAND Case Studies from Fashion Industry in Cambodia who use this products