Aangezien e-commerce nog steeds profiteert van de hype na de pandemie, blijven de algemeen bekende Black Friday en Cyber Monday de populaire markeringen van de feestdagen. Tijdens deze drukke periode hebben opertionele en logistieke managers een cruciale rol in zorgen dat alles soepel verloopt van orderontvangst tot het afhandelen van retourzendingen. Hier is uw handleiding voor het soepel laten lopen van uw magazijnwerkzaamheden.
Hier volgt uw controlelijst:
1. Machines controleren
Automatisering speelt een integrale rol in tijden van veel bestellingen. De machinerie controleren is noodzakelijk, vooral voorafgaand aan het hoogseizoen. Some of the most important things to consider are checking the last maintenance data and noting any potential problems. Er kunnen zich problemen voordoen bij grotere hoeveelheden, dus neem de tijd om grondig visueel te inspecteren of de machine alle vereiste functies uitvoert.
2. Inventaris van machines en verbruiksartikelen bijwerken
Als u weet dat uw team de bestellingen snel de deur uit gaat werken, moet u ervoor zorgen dat u over alle machines, systemen en verbruiksartikelen beschikt. For example, your conveyor system could endure various wear and tear type situations, so it might be good to check the spare conveyor belts, rollers, sensors, drives and related accessories. Further on, the packaging area needs to be set up properly and correspond with the ergonomic standards. Zal er behoefte zijn aan extra pakstations met meer inpakmachines? Do you have enough consumables – carton boxes to mailing bags, in-the-box protection, and other materials?
Pregis can support you during a time of increased need for both machines and consumables. Whether you want to highlight your sustainability commitment with our AirSpeed® MINI PAK'R® V3 machine—compatible with our sustainable Renew and Renew Zero films—or increase output with the Sharp® automated poly bagging systems, we have solutions to meet your goals.
For customers prioritizing eco-friendly options, our paper solutions remain a highly sustainable choice. All our paper products are 100% recycled and FSC® certified, helping you reduce environmental impact while maintaining high performance.
3. Zorg ervoor dat uw voorraad klaar is
Load your stock prior to the peak season and plan with your suppliers in case of unexpected situations. Collaborate with your order management and data teams to forecast depending on previous years’ sales. You could monitor trends and reports for your industry to know what to expect in terms of volume orders. Make sure the items are in stock, and in case they go out and the demand is still high, have a quick action plan to load the stock as well as communicate to your customers that there might be potential shipping delays.
4. Optimaliseer voor veiligheid en ergonomie
Higher order volumes mean more attention to packer ergonomics and safety. Increased throughput means more people moving around. Make sure that each packing station is well equipped with packing materials and that the setup supports the ergonomic handling of the packing machines.
Pregis’ innovative Integrated Systems team can help you assess your layout situation and provide solutions in terms of ducting systems, thereby lowering your costs and reducing noise. This is due to the unique set-up of an air ducting system, where one machine can supply several packing stations. We can make customised solutions for your needs – contact us here.
5. Zorg voor voldoende ondersteunend personeel
As busier operations mean more people, it is important to think about staff shortages and potential output consequences. Consider hiring extra contractors, part-time workers, or students to help handle the increased need for picking, sorting, and packing. Bied extra's aan voor bestaande medewerkers om hen aan te moedigen indien zij extra uren moeten werken. Each team member needs to be properly trained, aware of safety instructions and know their tasks.
6. Houd uw online verkoopplatform stabiel
You probably experienced this yourself as a consumer – websites being down or lagging due to high traffic caused by Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. Update your website and resolve bugs while leaving enough time for testing before the peak season. Be prepared and have your IT team on standby. Also, make sure your order management systems are updated and that your whole supply chain is well integrated in all its parts.
Idealiter begint u al vroeg met plannen, waarbij u gebruik maakt van bestaande gegevens en bekende inzichten uit de piekperiodes van voorgaande jaren. Houd evengoed altijd rekening met verrassingen. Zorg ervoor dat uw onderhoudsteam klaarstaat voor het geval er problemen optreden in welk onderdeel van het systeem dan ook. En zet veiligheid altijd op de eerste plaats: uw medewerkers moeten even belangrijk zijn als uw klanten.
We can help you stay prepared for the busiest E-Commerce season of the year – contact us today!
