Logistical seasonality is one of the inevitable scenarios and can be caused by different reasons, such as weather conditions, which affect the process as a whole; increased demand with the arrival of holidays; and major promotions. THEprofessor of the Administration course at the Santo Amaro University (Unisa), Marcos de Oliveira MoraisExplain how to organize the logistics area for the period.
For the specialist, keeping all links in the supply chain functioning in an integrated manner is a key element. "Partnerships and reciprocal relationships are essential for work to be carried out with quality and seriousness. It is extremely important to identify these periods so that demands can be organized not only but also the operationalization," emphasizes Marcos.
According to the professor, inventory management is essential. For this, various software models available on the market can assist in this process. Efficient logistics management also contributes to reducing delivery problems; for this, fleet and employee management become relevant.
Qualified labor is a competitive advantage for meeting the expectations of the companies involved in the distribution process, as well as improving the organization's image, impacting the reliability for the end customer and the quality of the service. One possibility to organize deliveries is the outsourcing of the logistics process, through contracting partner companies.
Investing in the process of innovation and technology becomes an irreversible process. Organizations that seek these developments along with the qualification of their employees have competitive advantages over their competitors and allow adding value to their clients.
