But peak season doesn’t have to feel chaotic. With the right fulfillment partner, holiday volume becomes far more predictable — and your customer experience becomes something you can confidently control. TCB Global helps brands navigate the busiest time of the year with strategic forecasting, optimized workflows, and dual-coast fulfillment designed for speed and reliability.
Why the Holidays Challenge Even the Most Organized Brands
- Carrier congestion that slows deliveries across the country
- Sudden shifts in product demand
- Warehouse inefficiencies during high volume
- Post-Christmas return waves
How TCB Global Keeps Brands Moving Smoothly — Even at Peak
- Dual-Coast Operations
- Real-Time Inventory Accuracy
- Scalable High-Speed Warehouse Workflow
- Returns Processing That Doesn’t Slow You Down
The holiday rush can overwhelm even experienced brands — but it doesn’t have to. With a logistics partner built for speed, accuracy, and visibility, you can turn seasonal surges into an opportunity to outperform competitors and delight customers.
FAQ’s
Q: Why do delivery delays increase during the holiday season?
A: Delivery delays spike during the holidays because carriers experience massive surges in package volume. Shortened cutoff windows, limited truck capacity, and longer processing times all contribute to slower delivery speeds — especially for cross-country shipments.
Q: How can brands avoid shipping delays during holiday peak season?
A: Brands can reduce delays by using multiple carrier options, shipping from dual-coast fulfillment centers, preparing accurate forecasts, and partnering with a 3PL that offers same-day fulfillment and optimized pick/pack workflows.
Q: What is the biggest fulfillment bottleneck during the holidays?
A: The most common bottleneck is carrier congestion, followed by inventory shortages and slower pick/pack processes due to increased order volume. Real-time inventory sync and optimized warehouse workflows help avoid these issues.
Q: How does a 3PL help manage holiday order spikes?
A: A 3PL provides scalable labor, optimized slotting for fast-moving SKUs, real-time inventory accuracy, and multi-carrier routing. This ensures faster processing, fewer errors, and smoother shipping during the busiest season.
Q: How can brands reduce post-holiday returns?
A: Brands can reduce returns by improving product descriptions, packaging fragile items correctly, and working with a 3PL that offers real-time RMA processing and inventory reconciliation to handle January return spikes more efficiently.
Q: Why is dual-coast fulfillment important for holiday shipping?
A: Dual-coast fulfillment shortens shipping zones and keeps transit times consistent, even when carriers are overloaded. This greatly increases the chances of meeting two-day delivery promises during peak season.
