The TAC Group

Peak season exposes everything your operation does well… and everything it doesn’t. Are you feeling the cracks already? ⛔️ Missed scans ⛔️ Slow pack-out ⛔️ Rising labor hours ⛔️ Supervisors drowning in “just keep up” mode Don’t wait for the customer complaints to confirm what you already know. A quick operational assessment can show you: ✔️Where you’re bleeding labor ✔️What processes aren’t built for volume ✔️Which inefficiencies will turn into service failures ✔️Immediate improvements that can be implemented without additional $$$ The TAC Group can help you stabilize now and build excellence into the next cycle. If you want a pressure-tested operation, reach out and let’s assess where you stand. #Logistics #OperationsExcellence #Fulfillment #WarehouseManagement #PeakSeason #3PL #SupplyChainOptimization #EcommerceOperations #TheTACGroup

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Peak is here! And your labor is not... 😬 Sorry, did we go too hard? It's okay you have time to right the ship. Check out our latest blog to fix the 6 most common peak labor planning fails. You've got this, and if you don't... The TAC Group has got you. https://lnkd.in/eiiPcZec

Every January the same phrase is muttered in DC's across the country. “We’ll do better next year.” Then next year comes, and the same pain points hit again. It's Groundhog Day, but Bill Murray isn't the main actor... you are. Here's how to break the cycle: ✅Run a peak post-mortem within 2 weeks of season end. ✅Capture what worked and what didn’t, from hiring timelines to incentive pay. ✅Pro-tip don't rely on your memory, write it down in the moment when it happens. ✅Organize your notes before the post-mortem meeting. ✅Turn those insights into next year’s playbook and take action now. Peak doesn’t have to be painful. If you learn from your labor fails, it becomes your competitive edge. #TheTACGroup #ContinuousImprovement #PeakPlanning #DistributionExcellence #FutureReadyOps

Have you been following our Peak Labor Planning Playbook? Then make sure you register to hear Zack Napolitano, Founder The TAC Group + Glynn LoPresti, Founder & CEO Takt, talk about Labor Planning strategies live on October 29th at 11am EST. Registration link below. https://lnkd.in/eQkWUQaw

Peak season failures rarely come from lack of effort. They come from teams working off different playbooks. Ops builds a staffing plan → HR posts job ads → The staffing agency scrambles to fill requests. And somehow, everyone’s surprised when the numbers don’t line up.🤷🏻♂️ It's time to close the gap: ✅Hold WEEKLY labor syncs that include Ops, HR, and staffing partners ✅Align on headcount by shift and by function (pick, pack, ship) so everyone’s using the same targets. ✅Share ONE live dashboard for attendance, output, and turnover (not 3 versions in separate files). The best operations don’t just communicate, they collaborate. Everyone works off the same plan, the same data, and the same definition of ready. #TheTACGroup #PeakPlaybook #TeamAlignment #LaborStrategy #PeakExecution

Schedules can make or break your peak. When shifts don’t line up with inbound or outbound demand, labor costs climb, fatigue sets in, and performance drops. Most teams don’t have the luxury of full recovery days — volume doesn’t wait. But the best operations build flexibility into the plan. To stay ahead: ✅Use rotating schedules so team members can get shorter days built into the week. ✅Supplement your core team with seasonal, temp, or contingency labor to cover extended demand. ✅Analyze true volume by hour and day so you can adjust staffing before the work piles up. Long days will happen. The key is planning for them, not reacting to them. A great schedule doesn’t just fill shifts, it keeps your people productive and your operation balanced when the pressure hits. #TheTACGroup #PeakPlaybook #LaborOptimization #PeakSeasonPrep #OpsLeadership

When peak pressure hits, it’s tempting to hire anyone who walks through the door. But quantity without quality always costs more in the long run — slower output, higher damage rates, and burned-out leads. ✅ Avoid the trap: -Partner with staffing firms early, while you can still be selective. -Track turnover closely — low retention often points to onboarding or fit issues. -Build a structured, repeatable onboarding process that sets expectations, reinforces culture, and creates a positive first impression. -Set clear productivity and attendance expectations on day one. More people doesn’t mean more productivity. The right people, supported by the right onboarding, make the difference. #TheTACGroup #PeakPlaybook #LaborStrategy #PeakPerformance #DistributionCenters

Peak doesn’t sneak up on anyone, but plenty of teams plan like it does. If your hiring plan starts in November, you’re already fighting uphill. Here’s a better approach: ✅ Bring seasonal hires in waves — small groups each week to make onboarding manageable. ✅ Lock in returning staff early and cross-train your strongest associates. ✅ Start new hires on focused tasks, then expand as confidence builds. A staggered ramp builds stability, confidence, and capacity — without burning out your leads or trainers. You can’t build control once peak hits. Start building it now. Like or comment if you want the next Peak Playbook strategy in your feed. #TheTACGroup #PeakPlaybook #PeakReady #DCPerformance #LaborPlanning.