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As you read this, our Fulfillment team is running full speed to keep up with the influx of online store orders that come in over the holiday season. After Black Friday, this crew of three will see, on average, over 100 orders a day, all of which must be located in the warehouse, investigated for damage or deficiency, delicately packed, and shipped in a timely manner. It's a tall order — they also fulfill merch requests from distributors & sales teams and handles customer inquiries — but it's a privilege to have such a reliable crew of championship-pers moving our gear and goods to beer-lovers around the country. We asked Jason Stoltzfus, Point of Sale Shipping & Inventory Associate, what shoppers should keep in mind as they hit 'submit order' on our online store. His response: "We're a small team, we're human, and this is the busiest time of the year. A little grace goes a long way." The most fulfilling part of Fulfillment, according to Jason? Being in the business of making people's day. Whether you're shopping for a loved one, replacing a trusty piece of New Belgium merch with the next one, or your dog REALLY did eat your hat, know that Jason and his team are on the other side of the screen, ready to help make someone's day, and, for the next few weeks, to spread some holiday cheer(s).

Black Friday Success Starts with ABCO Systems The busiest shopping season of the year is here! Black Friday means skyrocketing orders, tight timelines, and the need for flawless operations. Is your business ready? At ABCO Systems LLC, we specialize in solutions designed to meet the demands of peak season: ✅ Warehouse Optimization – From pick paths to racking solutions, maximize efficiency in your space. ✅ Automation Integration – Implement technologies like FastFetch to streamline order picking and packing. ✅ 24/7 Maintenance Services – Keep your operations running smoothly, no matter how late the orders roll in. ✅ Customizable Packing Solutions with IntelliPack – It is an advanced packing system that scans individual items to determine the perfect box size, reducing material waste, shipping costs, and improving packing accuracy. It ensures every order is packed right the first time, helping you save time and money. With our expertise in supply chain performance, you can handle the Black Friday surge with confidence. Our team is ready to help you: 🔹 Improve throughput 🔹 Reduce errors 🔹 Meet customer expectations Don’t let the busiest shopping season overwhelm your operations. Let’s make this Black Friday your most successful yet! #BlackFridayReady #ABCOSystems #SupplyChainSolutions #WarehouseOptimization #Automation #OrderFulfillment #PeakSeasonPerformance #FastFetch #IntelliPack #CustomerSatisfaction

Does your current system actually track what you need? For many businesses, this is where warehouse efficiency starts to crumble. Goods arrive in one quantity (like containers), are stored in another (pallets), and then sold as yet another (individual boxes). Tracking each level seamlessly might sound basic, but it’s one of the trickiest challenges for warehouses today. Imagine the typical Black Friday rush. Products are pouring in. Pallets stacked high. And orders piling up fast. Without clear visibility into every level of your stock, you’re left guessing where that last box of high-demand products is hiding. Or worse, discovering discrepancies right when your clients are waiting. This is where we can step in. Our multi-level tracking system tackles this exact issue, allowing you to see each container, pallet, and box individually, all in real-time. So, as goods move through each stage, you know exactly where they are, saving you from disappointing customers during peak times. With dimensionMS, every item is marked, tracked, and organized - eliminating those bottlenecks and bringing efficiency to your warehouse. So when things get busy, you can focus on fulfilling orders rather than finding them. #traceability

Happy Thanksgiving to all 🦃 If you are in the Fulfillment world; this is for you. I suggest you read this before bedtime as the tryptophan kicks in. ’Twas the night before Black Friday, and all through the racks, The warehouse stood ready, braced for the attacks. The orders were dropping in a data-filled stream, While monitors glowed with their LED gleam. The warehouse management system gave its first ping, And the team leapt to action as alarms began to ring. From pickers to packers, the floor came alive, Ready to handle the holiday drive. To their stations they went, with radios in place, As the system assigned them their holiday race. “Zone A needs a picker!” “Zone B, you’re a go!” “Conveyor belts ready? Let’s keep up the flow!” The forklifts awakened with a low quiet roar, Their lights cutting paths across the cold concrete floor. With pallets and shippers stacked high to the sky, The drivers maneuvered like pros in a tie. The pickers, with scanners strapped tight to their hands, Zoomed down the aisles, fulfilling commands. “SKU 5621, in Zone 4, tier 2!” “Got it!” they’d shout, rushing to the next sku The conveyors were humming, their belts never slowed, As packages slid to where labels were stowed. The packers were nimble, with tape guns in tow, Boxing each gift with a holiday glow. The warehouse thrummed on without missing a beat. Bins full of orders flew by with precision, Each scanned, sorted, and sent with a mission. As the clock ticked onward, the workload grew, But the team pressed on—this wasn’t their first queue. And as pallets rolled toward the outbound dock, They’d already conquered a mountain of stock. The night roared with motion, from lifts to conveyors, To scanners and sorters, all silent prayer-sayers. For Black Friday was here, and one thing was clear: This warehouse was ready for the busiest day of the year. #saddlecreeklogistics #blackfriday #thanksgiving #ecommerce #ecom Saddle Creek Logistics Services

Pitreavie Packaging’s latest blog highlights the critical role packaging plays in the run-up to Black Friday. To meet the demands of this busy season, Sorbafreeze - Chilled Packaging Specialists has all your chilled packaging needs covered. Get in touch with our team today to discuss your requirements! #ChilledPackaging #BlackFriday #PackagingExperts

In our latest blog, we dive into why packaging should be a top priority for businesses gearing up for Black Friday, and share tips from our Pitreavie Packaging Experts that can help you stand out from the competition! Read the blog here 👉https://lnkd.in/eDGJ5-Cy #BlackFriday #Packaging #PackagingExperts

Ready to fast-track your logistics this Black Friday? 🚚💨 Don’t let delays slow you down — optimize your logistic solutions and keep your business running smoothly all weekend long. #BlackFridayPrep #LogisticsSolutions #EfficiencyMatters #FastTrackingSuccess

🚀 Planning for Black Friday with the Team! 🛍️ As we gear up for one of the busiest shopping days of the year, our team is in full swing, strategising and preparing to make this Black Friday a success! Last year we shipped over 30,000 parcels over the Black Friday weekend and we are forecasting to get closer to 45,000 parcels in 2024 for this event. Wayne our MD prepared a presentation for the team that was delivered to ensure clear communication is provided in advance to ensure everyone understands their roles, responsibilities, and the overall goals for this event. Some of things on the agenda were: Setting Clear Goals: Defining our targets and KPIs to measure success on this day. Customer Communication: We have contacted all our customers to provide a forecast for Black Friday on what they are expecting to do. Inventory Management: We have Ensured our customers have the right stock levels to meet customer demand. Managing Couriers: We have communicated with all the couriers to ensure they have enough availability to prevent goods leaving the warehouse late. Customer Support: Preparing our support team to handle increased inquiries efficiently should they arise. A huge shoutout to our amazing team for their dedication and hard work! Let’s make this Black Friday our best one yet! 💪🎉 #BlackFriday #TeamWork #Planning #Ecommerce #CustomerSuccess #3pl #eCommercefulfilment #amazon #blackfriday #storage #pick #pack #despatch

🚨 Black Friday is just around the corner—Is your packaging ready? 🖤📦 As one of the busiest shopping events of the year approaches, it’s crucial to ensure your packaging can handle the surge in orders! Whether you need boxes, bubble wrap, pallet wrap, or other packaging materials, I’ve got you covered. From protecting fragile items to bulk shipping solutions, my range of packaging products will help you stay efficient and prepared for the Black Friday rush. 💬 Need a quick chat about your packaging needs? I’d be happy to help your business get ready for this big event. Reach out today and let’s make sure your packaging is up to the challenge! #BlackFriday2024 #PackagingSolutions #Ecommerce #Logistics #SupplyChain

November and December are the busiest months of the year for storage and deliveries. ALS streamlines your warehouse operations and ensures your products reach customers swiftly during Black Friday and the holiday season. ALS fully automated picking systems are the perfect solution when speed and accuracy are needed. Contact ALS and maximize your Black Friday sales with us. #ALSLogisticSolutions #ALSAero #InnovativeAutomatedSolutions #LogisticsAutomation #CargoSolutions #MaterialHandlingSolutions #Automation #BespokeSolutions #BlackFriday #LogisitcsConsultancy