1) Analyse historical sales data to predict customer demand - examining past sales data trends offers valuable insights into when and how significant seasonal fluctuations occur. 2) Foster strong relationship with suppliers and logistics service providers. 3) Develop flexible transportation contracts with logistics service providers that adopt to demand fluctuations. 4) Use real-time tracking system for inventory. 5) keep a close eye on sales patterns, adjust orders accordingly, and use methods like just-in-time (JIT) or lean inventory management. 6) Maintain safety stock for high-demand products to avoid stock-outs.

Knowing market demand for each season is key, what is best selling products let say Christmas items. Rank it from top to bottom, then check the supply. Plan and estimate buying time so that can catch the selling season on time. Timeline or schedule needed when the product should be in store for promotional selling or bazaar or catalogue. So in short Top market demand, buying and delivery schedule and selling schedule even only in catalogue are crucial point for whose engaged in retail stores. Plan and estimate carefully.

Seasonal demand provides opportunities to sharpen the team and equipments resulting to mold the capability of organisations in achieving the market demand. To achive this we need to have prior micro level planning based on past trend and expected market growth. Now a days lots of tools, like AI, are available to forecast the demand and we need make ourselves ready for that with appropriate raw material inventory, machine uptime and human resources.

Get a grip on demand trends: Identify when demand is high and when it dips. Look at past data for insights. Stock management: Maintain a buffer stock, predict future needs, and consider vendor-managed inventory. Flexible purchasing: Use long-term agreements, just-in-time ordering, and source from various suppliers. Manage lead times: Study fluctuations, cut down on lead times, and enhance communication. Visibility in the supply chain: Monitor all parts, set up early alert systems. Handling risks: Plan for contingencies and assess potential risks.

1. Work on yearly & quarterly volumes. 2. Track Past seasonal sales history. 3. Flexible Capacity Planning. 4. Advance inventory buildup. 5. Improve Man & Machine efficiency. These parameters can help cope up with seasonal demands.