Summer is just around the corner, and it’s time for one of the busiest logistics seasons to start ramping up.
You want every order your customers request to arrive promptly and in pristine condition. So, it’s essential to prepare for the season and create a checklist that ensures everything is packed and shipped to plan.
Here’s a look at our essential summer checklist you should follow as you prepare for a fruitful summer season.
Perform a Demand Forecast of Your Products
Planning is essential before any busy shipping season. You want enough supply available to meet demand without worrying about excess overstock.
A good way to do this is by working with your logistics team and performing a demand forecast, this will give you an accurate view of the market and help you prepare ample supplies, resources, and promotional efforts for the summer.
Aside from helping you meet orders on time, a demand forecast saves your company money on summer warehouse storage.
Have Multiple Shipping Options Available
It’s no secret that we’re currently in a national shipping crisis. The demand for space on shipping carriers will only increase over the next few months, and you’ll need to be prepared.
Your best option for reliable shipping that doesn’t destroy your budget is to work with an experienced logistics company. At GFS Logistics, we constantly scan the shipping horizon and ensure we have multiple options available for each shipment you require. There is never a shipping obstacle that throws off your plans with us on your side.
We help you skip the summer scramble and make cost-effective shipping choices that keep your brand at the top of its industry during the summer months.
Don’t Forget Temperature-Sensitive Items
Summer brings heat waves that can damage temperature-sensitive items that aren’t stored under controlled conditions. If you know you have temperature-sensitive items on your summer roster, now is the time to ensure any location that handles your shipping and storage can preserve your product’s integrity.
Make plans to find temperature-controlled storage and shipping options early. Even before logistics issues began to arise, securing these necessities for temperature-sensitive items was a task. This summer is already busy, so work with a logistics company that can connect you to temp-controlled loading docks, shippers, and storage facilities as your items make their way to your customers.
Invest in Heat-Proof Packaging
Sometimes you need fast shipping and rely on air freight to get your perishable items to their destinations. In these situations, temperature control is in your hands. Ensure that your logistics team has plenty of cold packs, cold shipping containers, and temperature indicators available.
These types of heat-proof packaging help keep your products protected during shipping trips where temperature control isn’t guaranteed.
Check Off All Logistics Essentials With GFS Logistics This Summer
At GFS Logistics, we perfect your supply chain and are always prepared for any need. Whether you need help finding the proper packaging for your shipment or need a reliable warehouse that will keep your products cool this summer, we’re here to help!
Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can help you exceed customer expectations.
