All Your Eggs in One Basket? Don’t Get Caught Out This Easter…
Over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend (18th – 21st April) there can be major disruptions to logistics operations. Not only is there often heavier than usual traffic on the roads as people head out for the long weekend, but there are also delays to supply chains, freight forwarding and deliveries.
In addition to this, many businesses will close or have reduced hours, while other essential services carry on as normal. In the case of online shopping, demand can even surge, with increased orders and deliveries required.
All of the above, along with many businesses trying to fit 2 x 5-day weeks’ worth of work into 2 x 4-day weeks, and you can see how it might cause some issues with your normal logistics network and partners. That overflow from parcel and pallet networks, as well as hauliers, could mean you’re looking for a last-minute solution.
Our logistics tips to avoid Easter chaos
As time critical logistics professionals, we’re used to dealing with the pressure these situations can bring. Here are our tips to make sure you don’t get caught out by the Easter period.
Plan Ahead – it’s a well known saying in business, but failing to prepare really is preparing to fail, where logistics is concerned. If you can anticipate potential delays and shortfalls in capacity from your usual network, you can plan ahead to mitigate against them.
Communicate with Customers – at Today Team we have a core value, which is “do what you say you’re going to do”. If you can communicate with your customers to let them know there may be delays over the Easter period, their expectations will be set accordingly.
Be Flexible – even the best laid plans can go awry, as the saying goes. In these situations you need a calm head, and a backup plan. Whatever the issue – a breakdown, stock running out at the last minute, a vital piece forgotten – how can you adapt to solve the problem?
And if you do need a logistical saviour this Easter?
Call Today Team! Unlike other networks, we’re operating over the Easter bank holiday weekend, ready to pick up the slack and provide your urgent logistical requirements.
We have the capability to move everything from an urgent document locally, to large machinery throughout the UK and Europe, via a wide range of dedicated vehicles.
We’re on call from 6 am to 10 pm every day, so get in touch for an instant quote or call us on 01925 202 101.
