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What to expect – and how to prepare – for this year’s peak shipping season

The last few months of the year can prove especially challenging for those in the logistics industry – those who move goods from their point of origin all the way through the supply chain to their final destination. This season is known in the industry as peak season. Largely driven by the increase in holiday purchases, peak season begins in October and runs through January, when seasonal shipments put added demand on supply chains. This extra volume can strain the network and impact how efficiently packages move.

Emily Gallo is SVP and general manager of Cardinal Health™ OptiFreight® Logistics, an industry leader in helping healthcare organizations across the continuum of care gain greater control of their logistics operations and shipping needs. She recently wrote about how peak season can impact healthcare organizations, the factors that are making the season unusually challenging this year and actions healthcare organizations can take to prepare and mitigate risks of supply disruption. The story was published in SupplyChainBrain and can be read here.

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