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Year-End Machining Orders: Plan Q4 Runs Before Closure
In a precision shop, Q4 usually goes the same way. Purchase orders for year-end machining orders start arriving in September and October, and by the time the calendar turns to November, customers who waited are asking for parts in three weeks. Q4 is not a slow season for precision work. It is the season when capacity quietly closes, often well before the last week of December. Shops that treat Q4 as a sprint start it late and pay for it in expedited freight, overtime, and par
carystraley
18 hours ago10 min read
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