How Much Is Peak Season Really Costing You? Managing Hidden Expenses With Warehouse Automation
Strategies to navigate peak season challenges, reduce hidden costs, and maximize operational efficiency year-round.
The holiday rush brings more than just increased sales — it often unveils a host of distribution and fulfillment-related expenses that can chip away at profits. From hiring temp labor to managing surging returns, many businesses accept these added peak season costs as “the price of doing business.” But is there a better way?
On this episode of Hai-er Automation, host Michelle Dawn Mooney sits down with Hunter Senn, Director of Sales, and Hunter Leum, Business Development Manager, at Hai Robotics USA, to explore the true financial impact of peak season, uncover often-overlooked costs, and discuss how warehouse automation can help companies overcome seasonal challenges to achieve efficient, cost-effective operations year-round.
Key takeaways:
• The hidden costs of peak season stemming from temp labor, inventory volume, and operational inefficiencies.
• How automation can improve order accuracy, reduce returns, and streamline workflows.
• Insights on preserving profit margins and keeping your fulfillment operations smooth during the busiest times of the year.
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Ready to take control of your peak season costs? Download Hai’s Peak Season Cost Tracker Checklist — a free resource to help you identify and monitor added expenses during peak season. Plus, discover how an automated goods-to-person solution could help you reduce costs and optimize operations for your next peak.
