At Acme Distribution, preparing for peak season is a continuous, year-round effort that involves meticulous planning across both the warehouse and transportation sides of the business. Our decades of experience in the Denver market give them an unmatched advantage in anticipating and handling the holiday rush.
The Warehouse: Unmatched Capacity and Flexibility
For over 80 years, Acme has built a reputation for excellence, and that reputation is reflected in our warehouse strategy for peak season logistics. With a massive physical footprint of over 2.5 million square feet of warehouse space in Colorado, we have the scale to handle extreme, fluctuating volume. This isn’t just about having space, but about having strategic “flex space,” a buffer designed to handle the unexpected, like a client’s sudden, un-forecasted increase in a product line. Acme’s history in the Denver area, having built many of the warehousing facilities themselves, provides an intimate understanding of the market and its infrastructure, ensuring we can react immediately to client needs.
For a smaller provider, a sudden surge in demand would be a crisis, but for Acme, it’s an opportunity to showcase our flexibility. For example, when a major client unexpectedly doubled their capacity needs for a product, we were able to accommodate the surge immediately by strategically shifting product within our existing space. This quick action prevented a logistical crisis for the client and underscored Acme’s role as a true strategic partner.
The Transportation Fleet: Proactive Planning and Relationships
On the transportation side, our preparation begins months in advance. The team starts planning in early fall, collaborating with clients and transportation providers to secure the equipment and resources needed for a successful holiday season. We proactively over-commit to trailer and driver rentals to ensure we have the capacity to support high-volume retail business without a hitch.
This level of preparation is possible because of Acme’s long-standing relationships with key suppliers and service providers. While a newer or smaller company might struggle to rent additional trailers or secure extra drivers during the holiday rush, our history and creditworthiness with providers means we can scale our operations almost instantly. This ability to flex and adapt the fleet is a crucial advantage during the high-stakes environment of peak season.
Don’t let the holiday rush stress your operations. Contact our team today to learn how our year-round strategic planning, flexibility, and deep market knowledge can provide you with a true competitive advantage.
