September-October marks the end of the summer break for many companies and the restart of more intensive business activity. It’s also when preparations kick off for the year-end peaks: Black Friday, Christmas shopping, winter sales. According to SupplyChainBrain, nearly 70% of companies start planning their year-end logistics as early as September to anticipate volume increases. In short, this period is a crucial opportunity to review your processes, correct inefficiencies, and strengthen your supply chain before it’s put to the test. Let’s explore why autumn is the best time to optimise your logistics.
4 good reasons to optimise your logistics in the fall
1️⃣ Anticipate year-end activity peaks
Logistics peaks don’t happen by accident.
By getting ready as soon as business resumes, you give yourself time to identify bottlenecks (stockouts, picking delays, dock congestion) and implement corrective actions.
2️⃣ Benefit from teams who are motivated after the summer break
In September, your teams are usually more rested and open to continuous improvement projects.
It’s the ideal moment to launch training sessions, reorganize workflows, or deploy a new logistics software solution.
3️⃣ Adjust your inventory and prepare your year-end counts
After the summer, it often makes sense to adjust stock levels to reflect actual consumption.
This period is also the best time to plan your annual inventory counts with peace of mind, avoiding the December rush.
With a WMS, you can streamline inventories thanks to:
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digital guidance for your operators,
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real-time checks,
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and minimized discrepancies.
That means you’ll start the new year with reliable, accurate stock data.
4️⃣ Be ready for audits and certifications
The fall often signals the start of quality audits or ISO certification renewals.
With a well-organized logistics operation, clearly documented processes, and reliable data, you’ll approach these milestones far more confidently.
How to concretely optimise your logistics this fall
📱 Implement or upgrade your WMS
A WMS (Warehouse Management System) like Satelix WMS allows you to:
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reduce picking errors,
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automate your inventories,
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optimize warehouse space utilization,
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and monitor performance through precise KPIs.
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👨🏼💻 Train your teams
The success of any logistics project depends on team buy-in.
Take advantage of this period to organize training, update procedures, and build multi-skilled teams.
📊 Review your performance indicators
What are your current service levels? Average picking times? Inventory turnover rates?
Setting new targets based on up-to-date data will help you manage your logistics even more effectively for the busy end of the year.
In short
✅ Fall is the perfect time to optimise your logistics, so you can:
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anticipate activity peaks,
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adjust your inventory,
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plan your year-end counts,
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and motivate your teams to approach the year-end with confidence.
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Sources: France Supply Chain, SupplyChainBrain, SupplyChainInfo.
