As holiday rush approaches, follow these last-minute tips to prepare

摘要

For operations professionals in retail and direct commerce, it's time for the annual Christmas frenzy. With peak volumes that can be five to 15 times higher than a typical week, the holiday season poses real risks. If you fall behind processing orders, you might not recover until Christmas is over. There are also rewards: For many companies, the entire year's profit results from the fourth quarter's sales.