Monday, October 12 is a federal holiday, observed as Columbus Day and, in many states and cities, as Indigenous Peoples' Day. USPS and banks are closed, and some suppliers run reduced hours.
It is also a good moment to look at the rest of the year. For many clinics, Q4 is one of the busiest stretches of the calendar.
What makes Q4 different
- Holiday demand. Events, parties, and gift cards drive bookings from November through December.
- Flu season. According to the CDC, flu season usually occurs in the fall and winter, with activity typically peaking between December and February.
- Hurricane season. It runs through November 30, and supply disruptions can still happen.
- Holiday closures. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's all affect shipping.
- Year-end budgets. Many owners are planning next year's spending now.
A Q4 checklist
- Review bookings and promotions for November and December
- Order ahead for your most-used items before holiday weeks
- Know the carrier closures for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's
- Use or plan around short-dated product
- Look at this year's spend by category to plan for next year
How Walla helps
Walla's stock triggers adjust automatically to each location's usage and bookings. As the season gets busier, reorder alerts adjust with it.
Here is to a strong finish to the year.
Source: CDC, Flu Season