eCommerce Warehouse Labor Costs On The Rise

By  |  May 25, 2017
 | 
Canada Warehouse Growth

With the amount of online shopping orders skyrocketing over the past few years, it’s being reported that many eCommerce warehouses are having a tough time with hiring enough employees. The rate of labor costs rising up to $12.15 per worker per hour in conjuncture with the uptick in online shopping is impacting warehouse operations.

    Get the Full Story

    Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required.

    yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today.

    By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the sharing of your information with our sponsor, if applicable, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.

    According to Warehouse Mobile Solutions‘ CEO Tim Hoj, retailers and logistics companies everywhere are rapidly opening up new locations which is also causing a struggle in finding enough new employees to fulfill consumer demand. Currently, the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ data is showing that the one million warehouse workers will double by the year 2020.

    To help fill these spots, there’s the possibility that warehouse automation efforts will also see an increase over the next few years.


    Recommended

    OpenAI Improving Audio AI Models Ahead of Introduction of Personal AI Devices

    treasury management, liquidity, b2b, data

    Treasury Software Strengthens Liquidity as Real-Time Rails Expand

    crypto regulation

    Forget Gas Fees, Compliance Is Crypto’s New Cost of Doing Business

    luxury retail shop

    Luxury Consumers Turn to Outlet Stores and New Brands Amid Rising Prices

    See More In: , , , , ,