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Published 12 Dec 2021

Are You a Logistics Master? Could You Manage Santa’s Christmas Deliveries?

by Joshua Stoneham

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Are you a logistics master? Think that you could take on the biggest delivery of the year?

Well, if you think you might be up to the challenge but want a little extra help, we can walk you through the key steps you need to consider to pull off a flawless delivery to every child in the world (well, the good ones at least!).


What skills would you need?

If you want to take on the task of Santa’s Christmas gifts dash, you’ve got to be a pretty talented individual. I mean, really, only one man can do it without any hitches. But let’s assume that he’s happy to let someone else take over this year. 

In that case, the key skills needed would likely be as follows:

Organisation

First and foremost, the task of delivering presents to every child in the world takes a lot of organisation. It’s a gargantuan task, whether it’s working out how to get presents delivered in Torquay then get over to Tokyo in rapid time or actually making sure that everyone gets what they asked for.

If you’ve had any experience in logistics or sending out parcels to a wide customer base, you might have a fighting chance. Remember that your elves can’t help you now, it’s just you, your reindeer, your trusty sleigh, and your excellent organisational skills that will get you through.

Problem-solving skills

Big deliveries can face lots of problems even on a good day, let alone on Christmas Eve. During your festive delivery, you may need to think on your feet, act fast and make important decisions on the fly. 

The nature of logistics is fast-moving, so any experience with hard deadlines will be great if you’re keen to take on this task. Being able to make the tough decisions well will be the key to your success in delivering everyone’s wishlist.

Communication

A good logistics manager is nothing without a good team. So, make sure that you brush up on your Elvish before the holiday season so that you can communicate well with your Elf workers. 

Elves are a vital part of Santa’s supply chain, but they do need good guidance in order to get everything done. Make sure that you’re staying in touch with them and have good lines of communication in order to mitigate any problems before they become major issues. 

Communicating to them how much you appreciate their hard work is important as well. Whoever’s wearing the big red suit normally gets all of the praise, so be sure to congratulate your unseen heroes once the work is done too. Give your elves the boost they need!

Numeracy skills

2.2 billion. That’s how many children there are in the world right now. Working out how to deliver billions of presents will take a lot of numeracy skills. 

You’ll need to have a good understanding of how to work out the total weight of all those presents, how much distance you can cover in one night, and even working out how many presents you’ll need to bring for each child (some kids have higher expectations than others!).

Excellent time management

If you’ve ever wondered how Santa delivers everything in time for Christmas morning, it’s no small task. When you’re given this delivery challenge from Santa to get each child their favourite Christmas present in real-time, there’s no room for mistakes.

Your time needs to be impeccable. Firstly, you don’t want any children waking up without presents, and secondly, you need to make sure you’re well out of sight before the kids wake up. 

You’ll need to get your timings down to perfection and have your time delivery down to a tee. And don’t even get us started on time zones…

Most importantly, you need to build in some extra time to munch all those biscuits and drink all that milk that’s been left out for you!

Animal care

This is a skill that’s very unique to this specific task. Aside from all the logistic elements, you also have 12 reindeer to keep happy as part of the process. 

Ensuring that you can keep your steeds well-groomed, well-fed, and happy throughout the night is vital. Understanding when to give them breaks and keep them feeling fresh will be essential. 

Remember, you can’t do anything without the help of Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and Rudolph, so keep them front of mind at all times!


How to boost your chances of success

Feeling confident? OK, if you’re a bit worried, don’t fret. You can upskill in certain areas to ensure that everything goes smoothly on Christmas Eve. 

Global logistics

Being aware of how to effectively manage a global logistics project starting at the North Pole is vital for your success as your stint as Santa. If you feel a bit out of your depth, an in-depth Logistic course can equip you with the knowledge you need.

Courses like these will teach you the academic and philosophical theories around global logistics management and will ensure you have the most potent skill set possible in this area.

Transportation management

OK, so Santa’s sleigh should be enough to get you around on Christmas Eve. But just in case you need a little extra help. Having a solid understanding of the principles around good transport management is always a good idea.

Logistics courses in Transport Operations can help you in this area and give you an in-depth understanding of transport within the logistics industry.

Efficiency

One of the most important aspects of your part-time role as Santa will be maintaining efficiency throughout the entire operation. Suppose you’re worried you might need some extra help in this area. In that case, qualifications such as the Logistics courses that cover Transport Management specialise in providing you with a solid foundational knowledge of good efficiency practises within the logistics sector. 


Overall, taking the Christmas Eve duties off of Santa Claus’ hands is no easy task. But with the tips in this article and some extra learning, you can keep children around the world happy this Christmas. And who knows, maybe Santa can learn a thing or two from you! Get your skills up to scratch today and see how we can help you pull off the best Christmas ever. 


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Joshua Stoneham

Starting out his career in journalism as a reporter, Joshua later moved into marketing and content production. Joshua is a keen follower of trends across a broad range of industries and can offer deep insight into a wide variety of topics.

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