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Your eCommerce peak questions: answered

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Maintain buffer stock above average demand based on forecasted peak volumes and historical data. A typical buffer is between 20–30%, but this depends on your predicted volumes and industry. Liaise with your fulfilment provider to analyse data and decide on an optimal peak stock level. Maintaining optimal stock levels during peak reduces the risks of stockouts but helps you avoid excessive overstocking to minimise holding costs.
Overstocking can increase your storage costs and ties up capital, while understocking leads to missed sales, customer dissatisfaction, and lost market share. Getting your stock levels right is therefore key for maximising revenue and customer loyalty.
Yes, a good provider should offer a scalable, flexible warehousing solution that adapts to your seasonal spikes. For example, we leverage a distributed, global network of warehouses that ensures sufficient space and efficient stock distribution – no matter where your customers are.
Strategies include zoned storage for fast-moving SKUs, replica picking for popular products, and a global network of warehouse locations to reduce delivery times and improve the returns process.
Real-time data provides you with added visibility across your warehouse locations, enabling proactive replenishment, accurate forecasting, and seamless order management during peak.

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