Checklists: Ecommerce Business To-Do Before Peak 2024
Printable checklists for small, midsized, and large businesses help you stay on track to achieve fast and flawless order fulfillment during Peak Season 2024. Use this resource as a guide while planning strategic improvements in the upcoming year.
To-Do Before Peak 2024 - Small Business
Set up SaaS shipping software
Add at least two carriers/services
Integrate all ecommerce sales channels
Set up automation to select fastest/cheapest shipping
Set up inventory management program
Integrate all ecommerce sales channels
See and manage all orders in one place
Automatically update inventory levels in your shops to prevent overselling
Establish a live customer support channel
To-Do Before Peak 2024 - Mid-Sized Business
Set up SaaS shipping software
Set up inventory or order mgmt. program
Add at least two carriers/services
Integrate all ecommerce sales channels
Set up automation to select fastest/cheapest shipping
Integrate all ecommerce sales channels
See and manage all orders in one place
Automatically update inventory levels in your shops to prevent overselling
Set up warehouse management system
Implement barcode scanning in warehouse
Eliminate "treasure hunts"; improve picking speed
To-Do Before Peak 2024 - Large Business
Set up enterprise shipping software
Make sure your WMS can handle projected volumes
Bring your own specially-negotiated carrier rates
Add at least two carriers/services and rate shop
Integrate your ERP/IMS/OMS and WMS
Book/track shipments; automate workflows
Implement barcode scanning
Replace all paper-based fulfillment processes
Replace broken or obsolete scanning devices
Identify top 3 bottlenecks and consult with WMS provider to solve them
Establish multiple live customer support channels