Sunny Days Ahead: Preparing for Peak Season in July

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Prime Day was just the beginning. It might be over, yes, but that doesn't mean your chance to connect with those eager shoppers is gone. In fact, it's just getting started. Everyone’s telling you that you need to be prepared for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but do you know how to actually prepare?

Our latest insights and news might be a good starting point ??

Goal-driven logistics ?

The European Football Championship and the Copa America were in full swing last month, and just like these exciting football tournaments, logistics, and e-commerce fulfillment require strategy, precision, and teamwork.

Watch below how companies like ours, operate through the lens of a football match ??

Take a behind-the-scenes look at our warehouse operations at Radial Europe! ??

A couple of months ago we announced our German warehouse in partnership with Radial, the result? A fusion of expert logistics resources and cutting-edge technology to optimize the e-commerce fulfillment journey. Watch below for an exclusive look at our operations!

New byrd services: Mondial Relay in ???? and DHL Express in ????

Previously available exclusively for Shopify shops, we're thrilled to announce that the Mondial Relay service is now accessible to WooCommerce store owners as well, shipping from France! This allows our customers to benefit from quick delivery times (ranging from 24-48 hours), shipping rates of up to 50% lower than usual based on weight, and embracing eco-friendly practices with convenient pick-up points, contributing to a greener environment.

In other positive news, we also offer DHL Express in Italy, which allows our customers to access time-critical services, parcel tracking, and flexible deliveries in under 48 hours nationally and internationally.

How S&OP planning and communication with your 3PL can make or break your peak season ??

Peak season means precision is everything. Smooth operations and high customer satisfaction hinge on seamless coordination with your 3PL. Watch our video to discover the key aspects you need to communicate with your 3PL ??

How can e-commerce businesses tackle the challenges of inventory planning and avoid stockouts? ???

Fact: Forecasting and replenishment are the two pillars of effective inventory planning. However, this is easier said than done, as businesses often struggle with determining the right quantities and timing for reordering each SKU, particularly when accounting for seasonality and demand fluctuations.

In our latest podcast episode, Petra Dobrocka and Leon Hergert dive into these challenges. Curious to learn what they had to say? Episode 3 of our podcast arrived ‘Just-in-Time’, watch a snippet below ?? and listen to the full episode here.

E-commerce news delivered just-in-time

???? MediaWorld has launched its marketplace in Italy, adding 100,000 electronic products from third-party sellers to its existing catalog. The company expects significant growth, aiming to become Italy's top search and purchase engine for electronics.

?? Amazon's Prime Day 2024 was the biggest in its history, with record sales of USD $14.2 billion and items sold. Prime members saved billions on deals across more than 35 categories, including top brands and small businesses.

???????? Kaufland Marketplace will expand to Poland & Austria. Kauf launch in Poland on August 7th, 2024, offering products across 6,400 categories. Ahead of its launch, +2000 sellers have already registered on the platform since, they’ll benefit from no commissions for the first three months, discounts on ads, and services like Kaufland Fulfillment. On top of that, Kaufland will expand its presence to Austria on September 4th, strengthening its presence in European e-commerce (the marketplace is already successful in Germany, the Czech Republic, and Slovakia).

To conclude…

As we close out this July edition, remember that Prime Day might be behind us, but your journey to peak season is just beginning. With the right preparation, you'll be ahead of the game when Black Friday and Cyber Monday roll around. Stay tuned for more updates and tips in our newsletter next month. See you then!

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We are the leading independent e-commerce fulfillment platform in Europe that provides scalable fulfillment services for e-commerce businesses and fast-growing D2C brands. From warehousing, picking and packing, delivery, and returns management, we take care of the whole fulfillment process for online shops. With us, retailers get access to 25+ fulfillment locations across Europe, enabling them to manage their whole fulfillment with one powerful all-in-one tool, in the fastest and most efficient way possible.

By seamless interconnectivity of all warehouses in our pan-European network, we facilitate hassle-free cross-border fulfillment and accelerate e-commerce growth with automated order fulfillment and reverse logistics. As a result, merchants can improve their delivery speed, reduce logistics costs, and optimize product availability.