OnFulfillment Blog | Promotional Swag (10)

It’s certainly no secret that the supply chain is currently under some serious stress. A combination of multiple factors, including supply and demand issues as well as growing staffing shortages, are already wreaking havoc, causing shipping delays and fulfillment problems. These disruptions are impacting everything from consumer electronics and paper goods to toys, automobiles and more. And one area where experts believe will see a significant shortage is in name-brand products.

By now, you’ve probably heard about the disruption in the global supply chain causing massive delays and shortages around the world. Unfortunately, this is all occurring just in time for the holiday season, which means there will almost certainly be some changes in the way we plan.

Simply put, if you haven’t started ordering your corporate gifts by October, you are playing a risky game. Here are a few helpful tips to avoid the holiday headaches and improve the odds of a smooth, timely delivery experience.

You likely outsource your graphic design, your web development, your marketing automation system support, and maybe even your PR function.  But there’s one thing  you just can’t outsource—yourself.

Most companies are already managing physical marketing assets, such as printed collateral, sales sheets, booth and event materials, and branded promotional items.  These physical materials are likely being managed by various marketing team members.  Outsourcing your physical marketing materials can lead to tremendous benefits in saved time and increased revenue.

In-person holiday parties have been cancelled this year. And so you may be wondering, “How can I create connection with my team, make everyone feel appreciated, and create some fun without a ‘real’ holiday party?”

The events of the last several weeks have left event marketing teams totally gobsmacked. Events that you’ve spent hundreds or thousands of hours preparing for have been canceled or postponed. Or you are now scrambling to deliver a stellar event virtually - all while working from home!