PEAK SEASON 2025

Unlocking Strategic Resilience in Supply Chains

Peak season used to mean sleepless nights and frantic supplier calls. Supply chain leaders have rewritten that story entirely—turning peak season pressure into competitive advantage. Access our 2025 Peak Season Report to find out how.

TRENDS

The Strategic Shift

84% of leaders express confidence in their fulfillment systems through technology. Cracking the code requires a focus on three critical moves:

prioritize long-term capabilities that turn disruptions into growth

actively expand supplier networks for maximum operational flexibility

are focusing on system upgrades for order growth and complexity

METRICS

Who Will Win Peak and How?

84% of supply chain leaders feel confident about peak season and 76% expect to outperform their competitors in 2025. So who's winning and what they are doing to prepare?

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76%

are focused on strategic cost management to boost profitability and navigate economic pressures.

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88%

of leaders cross-train employees to create an agile and flexible workforce for peak season.

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38%

invest in automation and AI for real-time operational visibility to make smarter decisions.

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68%

are strategically positioning inventory to optimize both availability and cost structure

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INSIGHTS

Why These Insights Matter

These findings offer crucial guidance for the battles every leader faces:

Rising Costs
Leaders use dynamic pricing and smart inventory positioning to protect margins.
Global Disruptions
Integrated systems provide real-time visibility for proactive decision-making.
Talent Gaps
76% increased compensation while focusing on cross-training for internal flexibility.
Technology Integration
Moving beyond standalone solutions to unified operational control.

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Transform Your Peak Season

Ready to join leaders who've turned peak season into a competitive advantage? Our complete report reveals the specific strategies driving results for industry leaders.

Research conducted by Supply Chain Dive in partnership with Deposco, surveying retail, CPG, and distribution executives in mid-2025.

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