Guides for buyers
How to work out what to order and when, with the numbers shown. Written for distributors and wholesalers who buy in cartons from overseas suppliers.
Christmas 2026 order-by dates for wholesalers, by sea and by air
Count back from the event to the date your order must leave. Dates for Christmas 2026 through Easter 2027, by sea and by air.
Read the guide →How to calculate a reorder point with lead time and safety stock
A worked example in months of cover: when to reorder, how much to buy, and three mistakes that make a planner over-order.
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