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When I worked in UPS operations, Peak season (generally starting in August / September when retail stores started stocking up, and building to full force in Dec
by reeddavid 9y ago
When I worked in UPS operations, Peak season (generally starting in August / September when retail stores started stocking up, and building to full force in December) saw volume approximately double.
It's pretty hard to fine-tune a system for maximum efficiency most of the time, then make everything go 2X during a spike with the same level of efficiency. Especially when you're dealing with physical space and people who require training.