Here are some actionable tips to keep your operations running smoothly:
Forecast Demand Early
- Review Historical Data: Now is the perfect time to analyse last year’s order volumes for similar periods to accurately predict your needs.
- Anticipate Special Events: Be mindful of upcoming events and public holidays that may boost guest numbers, such as Christmas, New Year’s Eve, and school holidays.
Schedule and Plan Orders
- Advance Order Scheduling: Whenever possible, place your orders well in advance to secure availability and avoid last-minute challenges. Don’t forget to check the order cut-off times for Click & Collect.
Optimise Stock Management
- Stock Assessments: Regularly conduct onsite inventory checks to ensure you have enough linen to meet demand.
- Rotation Strategy: Use a linen rotation plan to prioritise items that have been onsite the longest. Review your Aged Linen report weekly to avoid keeping stock onsite for more than 7–9 days, ensuring freshness and cost efficiency.
Coordinate Pick-Ups and Returns
- Streamline Logistics: Coordinate returns with fresh deliveries for a consistent flow of linen.
- Flexible Scheduling: Take advantage of the self-serve flexibility offered by our Linen Hubs, allowing you to access linen when you need it most.
Stay Connected
- Support Resources: Our Customer Resource Portal, Into the Fold, is here to support you with resources and guidance to manage your account effectively. It also includes contact details and best practices for reaching out.
- Submit Tickets: For questions about stock movement, stock onsite, or invoicing, please use the support ticket system via Into the Fold to register your enquiry and ensure timely resolution.
We hope these tips help you prepare for a successful and efficient holiday season!
