Holiday Printing and Shipping Schedule 2014
Thank you for your business in 2014. We are pleased to have worked with you this year and look forward to continuing to provide manufacturing and distribution services for you in 2015.
We wanted to take this opportunity to provide you with the Lightning Source 2014 Holiday Manufacturing and Shipping Schedule, so you can incorporate these order dates into your fourth-quarter order planning.
To ensure timely delivery of your books, please place orders no later than:
Paperback Books (B&W only), for all facilities*;
Monday, December 8th
Case Laminate, Cloth and Jacketed Books (B&W only), for all facilities*;
Friday, December 5th
Paperback Books (Color only), for all facilities*;
Monday, December 1st
Case Laminate, Cloth and Jacketed Books (Color only), for all facilities*;
Monday, December 1st
*Facilities located in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia.
-Please note that any orders placed after the noted cut-off dates cannot be guaranteed for Christmas delivery.
-US dates assume a five-day domestic delivery from Lightning Source using ground service, excluding Alaska and Hawaii. Contact your Client Services Representative for date queries on any shipment to these locations.
-UK dates assume a non-guaranteed Royal Mail three-day domestic shipment delivery from Lightning Source UK using ground service.
-If you elect to ship US USPS, take into account that the typical shipping time is two to three days longer than UPS.
-Please order early! If you have an unexpected, urgent need, please contact your Client Services Representative for potential turnaround time and delivery options.
Other important dates to keep in mind when planning your orders with us:
The US Lightning Source offices and manufacturing operations are closed:
- November 27, 2014 - Thanksgiving Day
- December 25, 2014 - Christmas Day
- January 1, 2015 - New Year's Day
In the US - UPS holiday schedule:
- November 27, 2014 - UPS is closed. No deliveries or pickups.
- November 28, 2014 - Normal delivery service.
- December 24, 2014 - Normal delivery service.
- December 25, 2014 - UPS is closed. No deliveries or pickups.
- December 31, 2014 - UPS delivery of air and international packages
The UK Lightning Source office and manufacturing operation are closed:
- December 25, 2014
- December 26, 2014
- January 1, 2015
In the UK - UPS and DHL/Securicor holiday schedule:
- December 24, 2014 - Normal delivery schedule.
- December 25 and December 26, 2014 - Closed.
- December 31, 2014 - Normal delivery schedule.
- January 1, 2015 - Closed.
The Australia Lightning Source office and manufacturing operation are closed:
- December 25, 2014
- December 26, 2014
- January 1, 2015
In Canada - Canada Purolator holiday schedule:
- November 27, 2014 - Closed.
- December 25, 2014 - Closed.
- January 1, 2015 - Closed.
At Lightning Source, we want to be sure that all orders are delivered in a timely, cost-effective manner. It is important to note that we experience higher volumes during the holiday season.
Shipping carriers also experience an increase in the number of shipments handled during the holiday season. We suggest you order early to avoid possible delays with your shipments.
Our Sales and Client Services associates are available to help with any questions you may have about shipping, turnaround time and orders for the fourth quarter.
Thank you for your continued business and best wishes for a delightful holiday season!
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