[NB] Human warehouse on the way to increased job satisfaction

The movement towards a more human warehouse is about making workplaces in the logistics industry more comfortable for employees. It’s a dilemma because companies want to increase productivity, but at the same time they want to retain their skilled employees. The question is whether increased use of technology will make the warehouse more machine-like and remove the human element. Surprisingly, warehouses in the future may actually become more people-orientated than they are today.

In recent years, we have seen major changes in the logistics industry. Warehousing is no longer just a job you take. It now attracts people seeking meaningful careers, often with education. Companies are facilitating this by using technology to ease the burden on employees and make jobs more attractive. Even though there are fewer employees, there is actually more focus on employee wellbeing.

Experts say that advances in technology can go hand in hand with safeguarding employees. Drones, for example, can make work safer and more efficient, while giving people new roles as technology operators.

Increased use of technology also creates a need for new expertise among employees. Data analysts, researchers and engineers will be important in the warehouse, and it will be important that employees can use the technology independently.

The management of logistics companies is faced with the challenge of combining technology and employee well-being. It’s about communicating effectively and training employees in the new technologies.

In general, it’s about creating a new mindset in the logistics industry. By using technology while prioritising employee wellbeing and skills development, warehouses can meet productivity demands while having a workforce that is ready for the future.

Benefits of moving towards a more human warehouse:

• More attractive jobs for employees seeking meaningful careers
• Increased efficiency through intelligent use of technology
• Retention of talent by prioritising employee wellbeing and skill development
• Adapting to new job roles and technological advances
• Fostering autonomy and empowering employee engagement in technology use

This article has been prepared with contributions from Yvan Delannoy, Logistics Manager at RAJA, Adrien Souliwe, CEO of WIIO, Baudouin de Martene, Sales Advisor at Reflex Solutions (Hardis Group), Thierry Bernard, Logistics Manager at Logisorgues (RAJA) and Laurent Sabatucci, Managing Partner and Founder of EOL.

Would you like to know more about how RAJA can help you prepare for the future of logistics? Feel free to contact RAJA’s customer centre at post@rajapack.no or phone 22514000. You can also visit us at www.rajapack.no.