FedEx sees Q1 profit drop as labour shortages disrupt services
“Constrained” labour markets took a bite out of FedEx’s first quarter profits as it recorded ...
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Supply & Demand Chain Executive has analysed the impact of robotics and automated warehouses on the logistics and manufacturing workforce. As minimum wage levels rise, companies will find that automation becomes more economical in smaller centres – but the need for skilled staff will rise. It also argues that where the centres are located will change too – to more metropolitan areas where they can attract a trained workforce. An interesting look at the wave of new workers who will be needed.
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