Black Friday can be one of the busiest periods of the year. While most businesses focus on sales, stock levels and marketing campaigns, packaging is often left until the last minute.
The reality is that packaging plays a critical role in keeping orders moving, protecting products, reducing returns and maintaining a positive customer experience during peak trading periods.
Use this checklist to make sure your packaging operation is ready for the surge in demand.
The last thing you need during Black Friday is to run out of essential packaging supplies.
Check your current stock levels and forecast what you’ll need based on previous order volumes, sales projections and upcoming promotions.
Key products to review:
Ordering early can help avoid supply issues and prevent costly delays when demand is at its highest.
An increase in order volume often means products are packed more quickly, which can increase the risk of damage in transit.
Review whether your current packaging is providing adequate protection for your products.
Consider:
A small improvement in protection can significantly reduce costly returns and replacement shipments.
Warehouse teams often face pressure to process more orders in less time during Black Friday.
Look for opportunities to streamline packing processes, such as:
Even minor efficiencies can save valuable time across hundreds or thousands of orders.
Incorrect labels and shipping errors become more common when order volumes increase.
Before peak periods begin:
Reducing fulfilment errors helps maintain customer satisfaction and prevents unnecessary costs.
Packaging supplies often require more warehouse space during peak periods.
Review:
Keeping essential packaging materials easily accessible can help maintain productivity during busy periods.
Black Friday often introduces new products, promotional bundles and gift packs that may not fit standard packaging formats.
Bespoke packaging can help:
If you are planning seasonal promotions, it’s worth reviewing packaging requirements well in advance.
Demand forecasts rarely go exactly as expected.
Ask yourself:
A reliable packaging partner can help you remain flexible when demand spikes unexpectedly.
While Black Friday is focused on sales, many businesses experience an increase in returns afterwards.
Consider whether your packaging:
Building returns into your packaging strategy can save time, cost and frustration later.
Black Friday preparation isn’t just about stock and sales. The right packaging can help you maintain fulfilment performance, protect products, reduce returns and keep customers happy during one of the busiest periods of the year.
A simple packaging review now could prevent costly issues when order volumes start to rise.
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