Christmas has finally arrived, and the busiest time of the year for many businesses has come to an end.
Peak times can vary dramatically depending on the nature of a company's work and the industry it operates in, but for most business-to-consumer companies, the pre-Christmas period is hard work. Customers are rushing to buy presents for loved ones, and with the recent advent of Black Friday, the pressure is even higher.
But at times when demand for goods may be twice as high as during other times of year, how does an operation keep up? If the materials handling operation is well-optimised, there shouldn't be any 'spare' trucks or manpower that can be brought into action. So how can sudden spikes in demand be met?
For many businesses, the answer is short term forklift hire. Under these agreements, new machines can quickly be organised and delivered to the customer in order to help them deal with higher workload. Hire periods can last a few days or a few months, but many suppliers allow you to return the trucks as soon as they are no longer needed - ensuring that you avoid unnecessary costs.
After Christmas seasonal demands, the New Year approaches fast, and businesses will have new seasonal fluctuations to consider. Why not plan ahead and contact Short Term Hire to plan your 2020 requirements.