Every apparel brand faces the same pressure when peak season hits. Orders multiply, inventory shifts fast, and one small delay can create weeks of backup. Whether you fulfill in-house or through a 3PL, the key to a smooth season is preparation—long before Q4 or your next drop.
This 10-step checklist helps apparel and activewear brands prepare fulfillment operations for accuracy, scalability, and speed. It’s built from Logos Logistics & Distribution’s experience helping brands prevent inventory chaos and late shipments. Use it to stress-test your current process—or as a framework to train your team.
Confirm that your physical stock matches what’s in your system. Even small discrepancies multiply fast during busy periods. Audit random SKUs weekly and reconcile before scaling up.
Identify your 20% of products that drive 80% of revenue. Prioritize fast pick paths and restock zones for those SKUs. If you use Logos Logistics, our team stages high-velocity items closer to outbound stations to speed up fulfillment.
List every packaging type—poly-bags, tissue, inserts, size stickers—and confirm stock levels. Running out of mailers mid-week can derail operations. Logos pre-stages materials and automates re-orders based on forecast data.
Ensure every SKU has a scannable barcode with consistent placement. Label mismatches delay receiving and cause mis-picks. Logos validates barcodes at each step of receiving and shipping to maintain 99.9% accuracy.
Define clear cut-off times for same-day and next-day shipping. Coordinate with your carrier and fulfillment team so everyone knows the window. Logos customizes SLAs by brand and channel to balance speed with cost.
Don’t guess—compare historical data with campaign calendars, influencer drops, and retail events. Share your forecast early so labor and storage can be reserved. Logos helps apparel brands model sales spikes and plan for Q4 surge capacity.
Bundle best-selling outfits or accessories before peak hits. Pre-kitting saves up to 30% in pick time. Logos provides in-house kitting and assembly for apparel brands preparing seasonal sets.
Returns pile up fast in apparel. Review your inspection process and repackaging standards now. Logos manages re-bagging, re-labeling, and restocking to keep inventory sellable within 24 hours.
Confirm your eCommerce channels (Shopify, Amazon FBM, TikTok Shop) sync with your fulfillment software. Run test orders before launch week. Logos centralizes multi-channel fulfillment through one unified dashboard to avoid overselling.
Establish clear lines between your internal team and fulfillment provider. Decide who owns packaging, forecasting, and inventory checks. Each Logos apparel client is paired with a dedicated account manager for direct, real-time communication.
Having a checklist is one thing—turning it into an operational system is another. Logos Logistics & Distribution works directly with apparel and lifestyle brands to turn planning into execution. Here’s how we help:
Whether you’re fulfilling 500 or 50,000 orders per month, Logos can transform your checklist into a repeatable workflow that grows with your business. Schedule a consultation to see how our apparel specialists can help streamline your fulfillment operations.
Having these documents in place means your team or 3PL can execute with precision. Logos helps you create and maintain them as part of our onboarding process.
Fulfillment is where your brand promise meets customer experience. Getting ahead of mistakes—before the rush—protects both your margins and reputation. Logos Logistics & Distribution helps apparel brands build readiness systems that scale smoothly through every season.
Start today by talking to our team or exploring our apparel fulfillment capabilities.