Holiday Programs
Peak weeks require allocation planning, substitution rules, and document readiness. Use this page to send your holiday weeks and volume, then jump into Seasonal Programs for detailed planning.
Why holiday programs are different
During holidays, demand spikes, freight gets congested, and substitutions become common. A holiday program succeeds when you lock “must-have vs flexible” items and plan buffers early.
- Allocation pressure: availability may be constrained
- Logistics congestion: delivery windows tighten
- Higher claim risk: condition at arrival matters more than ever
Fast quote checklist (copy & paste)
Send these fields to get options and a workable plan:
Holiday / week(s): (e.g., Valentine’s week, Mother’s Day week)
Destination: (country + airport/port)
Target arrival window:
Weekly volume: (boxes/week)
Palette / theme:
Must-have items:
Flexible items: (substitutes allowed)
Packing & labeling: mixed boxes, barcode/private label (if any)
Docs requirements: broker/import notes (if known)
Holiday success factors
These are the levers that most reduce risk during peak holiday weeks.
Allocation planning
Lock your weeks and volume early to secure supply and avoid last-minute instability.
- Confirm week-by-week quantities
- Define priority SKUs
- Add buffer volume where needed
Substitution rules
Protect the look by pre-approving substitutes before constraints happen.
- Must-have vs flexible items
- Palette-first rules
- Ratio control for mixed boxes
Cold chain discipline
TPeak congestion increases warm exposure risk—handling SOP reduces loss.
- Stable temperature
- Condensation prevention
- Arrival inspection routine
Where to go next
Use these pages for deeper planning. This Holiday page is intentionally short and action-focused.
Seasonal Programs (Main)
Holiday-by-holiday planning, weekly allocations, and program structures.
Open →Export Documents
Doc checklist and key fields to reduce clearance delays during peak congestion.
Open →Cold Chain & Handling
Temperature discipline and receiving SOP to protect vase life at arrival.
Open →Packing Standards
Carton specs, sleeves, labels, and mixed box rules for consistent programs.
Open →Holiday planning checklist (simple)
A short list to keep your program aligned from quote to arrival.
Before you confirm the order
- Lock holiday week(s) + arrival windows
- Define must-have vs flexible items
- Confirm mixed box ratios and substitution rules
- Confirm label fields (SKU/length/grade/carton count)
After arrival (peak-week discipline)
- Inspect immediately and record timestamps
- Move to cold storage before processing
- Process and hydrate with clean tools and fresh solution
- Record evidence early if issues appear
FAQ
Common questions during holiday peaks and seasonal promotion weeks.
How early should we plan holiday programs?
Earlier planning improves allocation stability and reduces substitutions. Share your holiday weeks and target volumes to confirm a workable plan.
How do substitutions work during peak weeks?
We recommend “must-have vs flexible” items and pre-approved substitutes (palette-first) so the program stays consistent even under constraints.
What documents matter most during peak congestion?
Accurate invoice and packing list fields aligned with carton labels reduce clearance delays. Use the Export Documents checklist to standardize.
How can we reduce claim risk at arrival?
Cold chain discipline, arrival inspection routines, and clean processing SOP are the biggest levers—especially during peak logistics periods.
Can we run mixed boxes for holiday programs?
Often yes. Mixed boxes work best with ratio control, compatibility grouping, and clear substitution rules locked before peak week.
Where should I plan holiday programs in detail?
Use the Seasonal Programs page for holiday-by-bgiday planning and weekly structures, then use Logistics & Quality pages for SOP and documents.
🚀 Send your holiday weeks — get options in 12–24 hours
Include holiday week(s), destination, arrival windows, weekly volume, palette, must-haves, and labeling needs. We’ll propose options and link you to the right SOP pages.