Why companies struggle every holiday season
Why companies struggle every holiday season. There is nothing unexpected about the holiday season. Manufacturers and retailers know it is coming, understand its importance, and have years of experience to inform strategic plans. Yet as the third quarter closes, many companies begin behaving as though something extraordinary is about to happen. Demand plans get another look. Inventory, capacity, and supplier commitments receive greater scrutiny. Meetings multiply. Leaders ask what extraordinary measures will be necessary to navigate the holidays and deliver year-end results. By then, it is probably too late. It’s not too late to expedite a.
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