The holiday season is the busiest time of year for mail and parcel delivery. With millions of items moving across Canada, delays can happen. However, with the right preparation and tools, your business can stay on track.
From invoices to holiday greetings and parcels, timely delivery is critical for customer satisfaction and smooth operations. Peak volumes start in late November and continue through December, so early action is key.
Best Practices for Preparing Holiday Mail and Parcels
1. Send Early
Plan to mail invoices and holiday cards at least two weeks before Christmas. For parcels, check carrier deadlines and ship ahead of time.
2. Validate Addresses
Incorrect addresses cause delays and extra costs. Quadient’s address validation tools help ensure your mail and parcels reach the right destination.
3. Automate Your Mailroom
Manual folding and stuffing take time. Our folder inserters handle this in minutes, reducing errors and freeing up staff.
4. Simplify Postage
Avoid rate surprises and post office lines. Our iX Series postage meters automatically apply the correct postage and update rates for Canada Post.
5. Optimize Shipping Across Carriers
Peak season affects all carriers. Quadient’s shipping solutions powered by 2Ship let you compare rates, print labels, and track parcels across Canada Post, Purolator, UPS®, and FedEx®, all in one platform.
Make Year-End Stress-Free
Quadient has been serving businesses for over 100 years. Whether you need to automate mail preparation, manage postage, or optimize shipping across multiple carriers, we have the tools to keep your operations smooth during peak season.