Preparing Warehouse Infrastructure and Manpower for Festival Spikes in Gurgaon

10:00 | 10 July 2024

by Paree Gadhe

Warehouse workers packing festive season e-commerce orders during peak sales operations

The big shopping festivals of India like Diwali, Flipkart Big Billion Days, and Amazon Great Indian Festival lead to huge spikes in sales, with the order volumes 5-10 times higher than normal days' levels. If fulfillment operations are not ready, they will face critical challenges and problems like supply shortages and delays in shipping and cancellation of orders. That is why it is crucial to start preparation of warehouse facilities and workforce deployment for the shopping festivals in advance.

Checklist Regarding Operations for Christmas Season Preparation

Improvement of Infrastructure and Expansion of Capacity

Flexible Assignments of Storage : Create temporary spaces from 4 to 6 weeks prior to the start of sales.

Creation of Quick Picking Design : Rearrange picking routes by putting top-selling products into the easiest picking spots in the vicinity of the packing stations.

Increase of Packing Stations : Increase the number of physical packing tables with proper equipment needed for packing.

Expansion of Personnel and Shift Planning

Hiring of Contract Workers : Work with agencies to recruit temporary workers in advance.

Training of Employees : Train workers to work in different departments in order to be able to shift them according to the bottlenecks in operations.

Shifts in 24/7 Format : Create the process of working around the clock; implement organization of continuous shifts.

Technology and Process Readiness

Thoroughly assess WMS systems to quantify their capability for dealing with numerous simultaneous API requests coming from marketplaces while preventing any lag and delay in operations.

Implement real-time control mechanisms to monitor SLA adherence in order processing, identify issues in timely delivery, and reallocation of workforce.

Dealing with High Season Difficulties

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FAQs

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When should brands start preparing warehouse capacity for Diwali sales?

Preparation should begin at least 4 to 6 weeks prior to the event to secure overflow space, procure packing materials, and onboard temporary labor.

How do you prevent packing errors during high-volume sales spikes?

Implement scan-based packing verification where items are barcoded prior to box sealing, ensuring 100% accuracy even with temporary staff.

What is the best way to manage temporary manpower during peak periods?

Standardize core tasks into simple, modular workflows and pair temporary staff with experienced full-time supervisors to maintain accuracy and speed.

How does flexible warehousing help during festival sales?

Flexible warehousing allows brands to rent short-term storage space during peak months without signing long-term leases, keeping fixed costs low year-round.