Nowadays, nearly everyone orders online and receives a package within a day or two. But how many of us stop and think about the man-hours and processes that have moved in sync to make this fast delivery possible? 

The rapid growth of e-commerce and the expansion of global sourcing has seen an increased demand for labor, which is in short supply. Companies are struggling to meet deadlines, and workers are being tasked to do more. Increasing automation helps the process but brings forth its risks — worker safety in warehouses with moving machinery and loading equipment does take a hit. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), the total cost of work injuries in 2020 was $163.9 billion.