{"id":12911,"date":"2023-12-12T23:58:06","date_gmt":"2023-12-12T20:58:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/?p=12911"},"modified":"2024-01-14T12:47:40","modified_gmt":"2024-01-14T09:47:40","slug":"managing-order-inventory-and-fulfillment-for-smooth-christmas-sales","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/managing-order-inventory-and-fulfillment-for-smooth-christmas-sales\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing Order Inventory and Fulfillment for Smooth Christmas Sales"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Imagine you run out of stock the day before Christmas, or finding out your best-selling outfit just got sold out on New Year\u2019s Eve. That\u2019s what happens when you don\u2019t manage order inventory prior to and during Christmas sales.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Missing out on these sale opportunities not only affects your overall profit, but also leaves an unsatisfying taste on your customers\u2019 tongues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The surefire way to avoid stock-out problems during Christmas is to plan and manage your inventory properly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this post, we\u2019ll explore the best strategies to manage your order inventory and fulfillment and how you can make the most of the holiday season.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_66_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/managing-order-inventory-and-fulfillment-for-smooth-christmas-sales\/#8_Best_Strategies_to_Manage_Christmas_Order_Inventory_and_Fulfillment\" title=\"8 Best Strategies to Manage Christmas Order Inventory and Fulfillment\">8 Best Strategies to Manage Christmas Order Inventory and Fulfillment<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/managing-order-inventory-and-fulfillment-for-smooth-christmas-sales\/#Managing_Order_Inventory\" title=\"Managing Order Inventory:\">Managing Order Inventory:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/managing-order-inventory-and-fulfillment-for-smooth-christmas-sales\/#1_Forecast_Demand\" title=\"1. Forecast Demand\">1. Forecast Demand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/managing-order-inventory-and-fulfillment-for-smooth-christmas-sales\/#2_Stock_Optimization\" title=\"2. Stock Optimization\">2. Stock Optimization<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/managing-order-inventory-and-fulfillment-for-smooth-christmas-sales\/#3_Monitor_Inventory_Level\" title=\"3. Monitor Inventory Level\">3. Monitor Inventory Level<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/managing-order-inventory-and-fulfillment-for-smooth-christmas-sales\/#4_Establish_Supplier_Relationships\" title=\"4. Establish Supplier Relationships\">4. Establish Supplier Relationships<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/managing-order-inventory-and-fulfillment-for-smooth-christmas-sales\/#5_Automate_Inventory_Management_Workflow\" title=\"5. Automate Inventory Management Workflow\">5. Automate Inventory Management Workflow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/managing-order-inventory-and-fulfillment-for-smooth-christmas-sales\/#Managing_Order_Fulfillment\" title=\"Managing Order Fulfillment\">Managing Order Fulfillment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/managing-order-inventory-and-fulfillment-for-smooth-christmas-sales\/#1_Simplify_Your_Order_Fulfillment_Process\" title=\"1. Simplify Your Order Fulfillment Process\">1. Simplify Your Order Fulfillment Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/managing-order-inventory-and-fulfillment-for-smooth-christmas-sales\/#2_Shipping_Methods\" title=\"2. Shipping Methods\">2. Shipping Methods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/managing-order-inventory-and-fulfillment-for-smooth-christmas-sales\/#3_Return_Policy\" title=\"3. Return Policy\">3. Return Policy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/managing-order-inventory-and-fulfillment-for-smooth-christmas-sales\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Best_Strategies_to_Manage_Christmas_Order_Inventory_and_Fulfillment\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8 Best Strategies to Manage Christmas Order Inventory and Fulfillment<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2022, consumers spent a total of <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/tinuiti.com\/blog\/ecommerce\/holiday-shopping-statistics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1.14 trillion<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> online globally and $270 billion in the U.S &#8211; an exciting time for retailers to make profits and generate revenue. However, without the right amount of inventory to cater for your customers\u2019 needs, your Christmas sales may not generate enough profit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To keep inventory in check, here are some of the basic approaches to managing order inventory and fulfillment effectively:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Managing_Order_Inventory\"><\/span><b>Managing Order Inventory:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Forecast_Demand\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Forecast Demand<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Product demands are higher during Holiday sales than at any other time of the year. To beat the game, you\u2019ll need to plan your inventory ahead of time to avoid disappointments. While at it, your goal is to acquire just the right amount you&#8217;ll need for your sales. Too much will leave you deadstock and too little will keep you understocked.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To accurately forecast demand, below are some of the methods and strategies you can employ:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/post-bfcm-analysis-evaluating-your-stores-e-commerce-performance\/\"><b>Post-Sales Analysis<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Analyze and audit your previous holiday sales, take note of product demands; the high and low-demand products, the products that made the most profit, the market trends, customer behaviors and when you ran out of (if you did) inventory during the previous Christmas sale. Data obtained from this analysis provides a benchmark on what to expect during the Christmas sales.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Conduct Market Research<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Conduct market research on products that sell the most in your industry during the holiday seasons, and compare that with what have been the best-selling products in your store in recent months. The data can provide valuable insight into the future demand.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Analyze Customer Behavior<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Analyzing customer behavior, preferences and purchasing patterns in your store can provide detailed information on trending products and future demands. Surveys, focus groups and data analytics tools help in understanding market trends and anticipating changes in customer behavior. Check out the <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/10-best-inventory-management-apps-for-shopify\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 best inventory management apps<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that double as analytics tools for market research and forecasting.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Stock_Optimization\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Stock Optimization<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stock optimization involves maintaining the right balance between having enough inventory to meet demand and minimizing excess stock that ties up capital and resources. For efficient Christmas inventory and fulfillment, you\u2019ll need to prioritize high-demand products and ensure sufficient stock levels for these items. Consider offering bundles or special holiday-themed products to diversify your inventory and attract more customers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Monitor_Inventory_Level\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Monitor Inventory Level<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep track of your inventory level during the holiday sales. Conduct regular inventory audits to ensure that the physical records tally with the digital records.\u00a0 Identify any discrepancies and resolve them swiftly so as not to affect the overall inventory.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also set up automated inventory tracking during Christmas sales using some of the automated tracking tools such as <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.shopify.com\/katana-mrp-manufacturing-and-inventory-management?search_id=15c01b2c-4a55-4f6b-851d-cce294afc48f&amp;surface_detail=katana&amp;surface_inter_position=1&amp;surface_intra_position=4&amp;surface_type=search\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Katana<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and simultaneously adjust inventory levels for different products.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Establish_Supplier_Relationships\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Establish Supplier Relationships<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose suppliers that are reliable and trustworthy. Strengthen relationships with them to secure timely deliveries and negotiate favorable terms, ensuring a steady supply chain during the holiday rush.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another thing to note is that your supplier will be as busy as you are, and demanding products during the holiday season may have some backlog. To avoid this, place and confirm your order in advance &#8211; probably before Christmas sales commence and keep your lead time in mind while at it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be specific about your orders, reorders and delivery schedules.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12914 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image2-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image2-2.jpg 1999w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image2-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image2-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1999px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1999\/1333;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12914\" src=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image2-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image2-2.jpg 1999w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image2-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image2-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Automate_Inventory_Management_Workflow\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Automate Inventory Management Workflow<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automating workflow makes the inventory process easier and faster. Reports show about <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/quixy.com\/blog\/workflow-automation-statistics-and-forecasts\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">57%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of organizations use automation to boost productivity and performance and another 20% intend to use automation to cut operational costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automated inventory management handles stock keeping and inventory level while the team is away attending to numerous \u201cadd-to-cart\u201d notifications. For example, automation may remove an out-of-stock product from the catalog or send reminders based on the specified instructions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For starters, <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.shopify.com\/flow?_gl=1*zbe76l*_ga*NTA1MzQ4NjIxLjE2ODA3MDg2Nzg.*_gid*NDE1MzY2OTcwLjE3MDAwMzk3NDc.*_fplc*cDVRWkJkY3JGMTN5RktaNmdleDh2TnJtUU9kOWRGTSUyQlRXb2xiVW9ZemF0M3kwdjRMZ1FuWHclMkJrMGRBVWhyUFhBSVkwaWJKJTJGWGFZNmFOUk5LS2U2TU5tWnlFekNoV0dhSXNISGNESVZiJTJCZWk1anNnc3pHakwlMkZZcVBON203ZyUzRCUzRA..\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shopify flow<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a good automation tool to speed up your workflow. Interestingly, it is free and can be installed from the Shopify app store.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Managing_Order_Fulfillment\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing Order Fulfillment<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effective <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/10-tips-for-efficient-e-commerce-inventory-management\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inventory management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> does not end with product purchase. Packing and order shipment are also important tasks that need to be taken care of to consider sales successful. Here are some of the strategies for effective order fulfillment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Simplify_Your_Order_Fulfillment_Process\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Simplify Your Order Fulfillment Process<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The steps an order takes from the point of demand to when it reaches the customers will determine how successful your sales will be. Having backlogs of orders to fulfill can negatively affect the overall performance of your store during the holiday sales and increase the chances of order mix-ups and returns.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optimizing the order fulfillment steps makes the entire process more efficient, faster and cost-effective while maintaining accuracy and customer satisfaction. Here are some of the ways you can streamline your order fulfillment process.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organize your Warehouse and Storage Facility &#8211; The first step to process simplification is sorting and arranging your warehouse since there will be an influx of products during sales. It is easier to handle high order volume and inventory in a more organized environment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workflow Automation &#8211; Employees estimate that automating tasks saves them about<\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/quixy.com\/blog\/workflow-automation-statistics-and-forecasts\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 240 hours<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> per year. Likewise, to save time consider implementing tools that automate routine tasks such as order processing and label generation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optimize Delivery Processes &#8211; Analyze the current workflow to identify inefficiencies such as late shipping and product delivery, and restructure processes to provide solid systems to get products delivered on time.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Shipping_Methods\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Shipping Methods<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">90% of shoppers agreed to shop more often if given the option of free shipping, 54% believe same-day shipping is crucial when shopping online, while 40% of them are willing to wait 48 hours when paying for fast shipping.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose your shipping methods wisely, and it\u2019s important to offer as many shipping options as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Free Shipping<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free shipping serves as a crucial marketing tool for 60% of retailers however free shipping isn\u2019t necessarily free. It comes at a cost and most times can be pocket-draining. Do your calculations meticulously before offering free shipping in your sales.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12913 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image1.jpg 1999w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image1-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1999px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1999\/1333;\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-12913\" src=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image1.jpg 1999w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/image1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make free shipping work for you, you have to determine your free shipping minimum threshold. This signifies the lowest price you planned to send items to customers for free. It actually depends on the <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/blog\/shopify-average-order-value-aov-a-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">average order value<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, shipping cost and customer preference.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See this <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shopify.com\/enterprise\/ecommerce-fulfillment-free-shipping?_pos=2&amp;_sid=3ab6d1d14&amp;_ss=r\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for clues to set your free shipping threshold.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shopify merchants prefer to offer free shipping because of its perceived benefits which include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase in website traffic and sales as shoppers buy more to meet the free shipping threshold.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced cart abandonment\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Fast Delivery Time<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you are not offering free shipping, then your expected delivery time should be swift to persuade your shoppers. This can be challenging during sales because of increased demand. Partner with 3PLs to help with the timely shipping of products to customers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Return_Policy\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Return Policy<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Returns are inevitable for online retailers. A recent report shows that at least 30% of purchased items are returned online. And <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.invespcro.com\/blog\/ecommerce-product-return-rate-statistics\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">92%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of shoppers will go back to the store where returns are easy.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you accept returns, make your policy visible across your website. 49% of shoppers scrutinize the return policy before completing an online transaction.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use your return policy to gain traction in your store, and put in maximum effort to make return processes smooth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By implementing these proactive measures, leveraging technology and focusing on customer needs, Shopify retailers can turn the challenges of managing order inventory and fulfillment during Christmas sales into opportunities for growth and success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Looking to sell more and convert more store viewers this holiday season?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/adoric.com\/shopify-adoric?utm_source=adoric&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bottom_click\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"big-button shopify-cta-button\">Add Adoric App to Shopify<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Imagine you run out of stock the day before Christmas, or finding out your best-selling outfit just got sold out<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":68,"featured_media":12912,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false},"categories":[32],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.11 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Managing Order Inventory and Fulfillment for Smooth Christmas Sales - Adoric Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Imagine you run out of stock the day before Christmas? 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