{"id":37491,"date":"2025-10-30T10:48:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T10:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/preprodjj.wpengine.com\/?p=37491"},"modified":"2025-10-30T10:54:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T10:54:00","slug":"quarterly-round-up-q2-2025-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ecommercefulfilment.com\/resources\/news\/quarterly-round-up-q2-2025-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Quarterly Round-Up: Q2 2025\/26"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We\u2019re excited to share our second quarterly round-up of the 25\/26 financial year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re once again joined by Michael Murphy, Head of UK Operations at J&amp;J Global Fulfilment, who\u2019s sharing some key operational news and updates from our global fulfilment centres across the last quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch the video, or alternatively, find the full transcript below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In this article<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ecommercefulfilment.com\/resources\/news\/quarterly-round-up-q2-2025-26\/#global-operations-update\" >Global Operations Update<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ecommercefulfilment.com\/resources\/news\/quarterly-round-up-q2-2025-26\/#operational-wins\" >Operational Wins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ecommercefulfilment.com\/resources\/news\/quarterly-round-up-q2-2025-26\/#peak-2025-preparation\" >Peak 2025 Preparation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ecommercefulfilment.com\/resources\/news\/quarterly-round-up-q2-2025-26\/#infrastructure-and-security-enhancements\" >Infrastructure and Security Enhancements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ecommercefulfilment.com\/resources\/news\/quarterly-round-up-q2-2025-26\/#team-recognition\" >Team Recognition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ecommercefulfilment.com\/resources\/news\/quarterly-round-up-q2-2025-26\/#looking-ahead\" >Looking Ahead<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"global-operations-update\"><\/span>Global Operations Update<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis quarter, our Group Head of Operations has been spending more time in the US to help the team ramp up for Peak and strengthen their local capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A few members of our Operations team also travelled to Venlo in the Netherlands to support performance improvements there. Earlier in the quarter, members of our UK Goods In team were also deployed to Venlo to help increase Goods In throughput. It&#8217;s another great example of collaboration across our sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the US, the team has secured additional capacity and storage ahead of Peak, ensuring we\u2019ve got the right stock profiles in the right places.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"operational-wins\"><\/span>Operational Wins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cQ2 brought some challenges, particularly with volume fluctuations and unpredictable demand. The team responded brilliantly by cross-training staff, moving resources between departments where needed, and maintaining smooth operations throughout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve mirrored that flexibility internationally too, sending team members to other sites when extra hands were needed. It\u2019s a strategy that\u2019s worked well in previous years, and we\u2019re continuing it because it drives consistency and resilience.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"peak-2025-preparation\"><\/span>Peak 2025 Preparation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cPreparation for Peak is already well underway. We\u2019ve reviewed agency recruitment targets, presented our Peak plan to the Senior Leadership Team, and ensured every department and site is aligned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some teams, like Assemblies, have already entered their Peak season, which includes building SKUs, advent calendars, and bundles for clients in the lead-up to the holidays.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"infrastructure-and-security-enhancements\"><\/span>Infrastructure and Security Enhancements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve expanded our high-value storage capability significantly this quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Previously, we had one secure high-value cage on the ground floor. Now, thanks to the Infrastructure team, we\u2019ve added two more; one on level two and one on level four. Each is fingerprint-access controlled and equipped with full CCTV coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This not only boosts secure storage capacity but also improves picking efficiency by allowing teams to pick directly from their assigned levels.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"team-recognition\"><\/span>Team Recognition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cA huge shout-out goes to the Goods In team. From team leaders to every member of staff, they\u2019ve been exceptional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They\u2019ve been dealing with the early Peak rush since late August, managing dozens of containers each week while maintaining a smooth flow through receiving, processing, and putaway \u2014 even with limited space on the floor. Their professionalism and teamwork have been outstanding.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"looking-ahead\"><\/span>Looking Ahead<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs we close out Q2, the focus is on completing the Goods In Peak \u2014 ensuring all client stock is on shelf and ready for Black Friday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re also onboarding new recruits and continuing to bring new clients on board through our Peak Fast Track Programme, which allows brands joining us close to Peak to go live in record time, ensuring they\u2019re fully operational for the busiest period of the year.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thanks for watching&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s it for this edition of our Quarterly Round-Up. We\u2019ll touch base again next quarter to provide an update on how Peak 2025 went, and share some exciting projects we\u2019ve got in the works through 2026.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re excited to share our second quarterly round-up of the 25\/26 financial year! 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