Seasonal changes highlight the need for proper business operations

July 18 2013

For many companies, there are seasonal trends that affect the ebb and flow of daily business. A company that makes pool supplies, for example, may be experiencing booming sales right now as heat waves strike areas all across the country from Cleveland to Los Angeles. That same company most likely experiences only a fraction of those sales numbers in the dead of winter.

Another sector that is gearing up for a seasonal boost is the back-to-school arena. From office supply stores to tech providers to dorm room furniture suppliers, a number of stores need to be ready for the rush of parents and children that will be visiting these establishments ready to spend.

While it will be important for these companies to have enough staff and inventory to meet the demand of the next several weeks, it will also be important to make sure all backend solutions are figured out and areas like the supply chain are strengthened and up to the challenge.

According to the National Retail Federation, 77 percent of families have said that the current state of the economy will affect their buying habits during the back-to-school time frame. This includes nearly 37 percent that will focus on coupons and sales that will only be available during this time.

When companies face these seasonal sales boosts, having every aspect of the business firing on all cylinders is crucial. It can be a wise move, for example, to partner with a local courier service to make sure every outlet has the products on hand each day to meet the sudden demands that the summer days bring.