As we look ahead to the public Chinese New Year holiday from January 28th to February 3rd, 2025, MCL is working closely with our overseas teams to ensure smooth operations during this important time. Understanding the cultural significance of this holiday in China and Taiwan, we’re developing strategic plans to mitigate potential disruptions to production.
Chinese New Year, based on the lunar calendar, varies annually and will celebrate the Year of the Snake in 2025, aligned with the fire element. While the official holiday runs from January 28th to February 3rd, production closures can extend from January 28th to February 18th, possibly adding 5-10 days to lead times for overseas orders.
MCL is committed to keeping your production on track by offering domestic alternatives and proactive planning to minimize delays. Get in touch with our team today to ensure seamless operations during the holiday!
Ensure a smooth Chinese New Year with these key actions from Millennium Circuits Limited (MCL):
- Plan Ahead: Work with MCL to schedule production before and after the holiday—see what can be produced early to avoid delays.
- Prioritize Critical Products: Focus on your highest-priority items to keep your supply chain moving.
- Leverage Optional Factories: MCL will utilize alternative factories when possible for quick-turnaround orders.
- Take Advantage of Buffer Stock: MCL can help manage buffer stock to minimize any disruptions.
To ensure a seamless production flow leading up to and following the Chinese New Year, consider placing orders that are due later in the year—March or April, for instance—well in advance. With the high volume of orders typically placed before the holiday, a backlog is often created as manufacturing facilities work to catch up, leading to potential delays. By planning early and setting your orders ahead of time, you’ll avoid the rush and secure your production slots, helping to minimize disruptions from this seasonal backlog.
Let’s make this Chinese New Year seamless—start planning with MCL today!