Rush season is a systems problem
Managing tailoring orders during Eid and Ramadan is predictable if you admit capacity is finite. The shops that survive publish cut-off dates early, raise rush fees in writing, and stop taking “maybe” orders that steal machine time from paid work.
Set cut-offs before the queue explodes
Tell customers the last day you accept new jobs for Eid week. Put it on WhatsApp status and at the counter. After the cut-off, only alterations that fit spare hours — or paid rush slots you already reserved.
Protect the board
Run a visible production board. Cap WIP in stitching. Move finished pieces to ready storage daily so the floor does not look like a landfill of almost-done garments.
- Collect higher advances on rush work.
- Batch similar garments when fabric allows.
- Assign one person to customer replies each evening.
Communicate like a UAE customer expects
WhatsApp updates beat silence. Share due-date confirmation at intake and a ready message with pickup or delivery instructions. Pair messages with a tracking link when you can.
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