December Crunch, Zero Chaos: How Top Ops Keep OTIF at 96%+
December doesn’t forgive slow handoffs or fuzzy cut-offs. Demand spikes, carrier capacity tightens, and any wobble in your floor flow shows up as missed promises. The teams that keep OTIF ≥ 96% don’t work harder in December—they work clearer : precise cut-offs, disciplined pick/pack, and real-time visibility that prevents last-minute heroics. Here’s a concise 3–5 minute guide to run peak with control. 1) Publish cut-offs like they’re SLAs (because they are) Make your promise explicit per lane and carrier—and stick to it. Lane-based cut-offs: e.g., CDMX/EdoMex parcel 15:00, GDL/Baj铆o 14:00, northbound cross-border noon. Wave around cut-offs: Release pick waves backward from each cut-off (not by order age). Single source of truth: Show cut-offs in the WMS portal so CX and sales don’t overpromise. 馃憠 Fulfillment & cut-off discipline: https://whlogistics.mx/Fulfillment-Center-Mexico 2) Shape the floor for speed (not for symmetry) December layouts should re...
