What Goes into a Winter-Ready Supply Chain?

Our team starts gearing up for winter long before the snow falls. It takes coordination, preparation, and a supply chain designed to deliver dependability. Here’s how our nationwide supply network stays ready to respond when cold weather puts propane in high demand. 

Strategic Procurement 

A reliable propane supply starts with smart sourcing. We don’t leave inventory to chance. Our nationwide supply team begins working with suppliers early in the season to secure the volume we need before winter demand surges.  

We lock in contracts with our suppliers to support long-term planning. We use customer usage trends and regional weather forecasts to guide our purchasing decisions, helping us anticipate what’s needed and where. 

Workforce Preparation  

Propane demand increases in the winter, which means we need to increase our resources. We strengthen our team each fall with added seasonal support. Every year, our teams go through seasonal safety training that covers everything from cold-weather driving techniques to completing safety checks. These training sessions ensure our drivers are confident and prepared, even in tough conditions. 

Contingency Planning  

We plan for the unpredictable. By securing railcars, maintaining one of the largest delivery fleets in the industry, and designing a coast-to-coast supply network, we build flexibility into every season. That means when conditions shift, we’re positioned to adapt and move propane, resources, and people quickly. 

Logistics & Routing 

Getting propane from our supply points to your home or business takes more than just a truck and a map. It takes proactive planning and smart logistics. Long before winter begins, our teams review delivery timelines to streamline routes and boost efficiency.   

By analyzing regional trends and past weather patterns, we’re able to better anticipate areas with potential high demand or severe conditions. This helps us to adjust schedules in advance and better position resources where they’ll be needed most. 

This planning is especially valuable for customers using our Auto Fill Delivery Service, where deliveries are proactively scheduled. We estimate your propane usage based on our advanced computer system and automatically schedule a delivery when our system indicates you need a refill.  

Communication 

As temperatures drop, we proactively reach out with reminders and resources to help our customers prepare. Will Call service customers receive timely reminders so that they can call to place an order. 

Our goal is to make your propane delivery experience as smooth as possible. Every contract we secure, route we revise, and message we send reflects our commitment to effortless service and dependable supply. As an employee-owned company, we take pride in getting ahead of the season, so your experience stays smooth when demand spikes.