With summer officially over, the holiday season is on the horizon. But just before the countdown to Christmas begins, Black Friday and Cyber Monday occur. For retailers, this marks the busiest period of the year. One company is urging warehouse managers, who are at the heart of the retail supply chain, to prepare for the demanding months ahead by investing in high-quality material handling equipment.
According to data released by Mintel, 56% of shoppers were disappointed with Black Friday deals in 2022. Therefore, it’s expected that consumers this year will be upping the ante to draw in customers. And, with the cost-of-living crisis looming over the nation’s heads, it’s expected that many consumers will take advantage of Black Friday sales when shopping for Christmas gifts.
Pallet Truck Shop, an industry-leading provider of manual handling equipment, including hand pallet trucks, high-lift pallet trucks, and weighing-scale trucks, urges warehouse managers to take proactive steps towards preparing themselves for the sharp increase in order quantities over the Black Friday weekend by investing in material handling equipment that will help streamline operations.
Phil Chesworth, Managing Director of Pallet Truck Shop, says, “As businesses operating in the retail industry know all too well, Black Friday marks the start of an incredibly busy period of the year. To ensure the end-customer receives their products in time and without delay, it’s vital that businesses are well prepared, with the equipment they need for seamless operations”.
Pallet Truck Shop stocks a range of pallet trucks, including manual pallet trucks, electric pallet trucks, and weighing-scale pallet trucks. Weighing-scale pallet trucks, for example, allow operators to weigh and move consignments simultaneously, thus improving productivity and efficiency levels.
By investing in high-quality material handling equipment, businesses can enter the busiest months of the year confident that they’re able to provide the highest level of customer service.