U.S. e-commerce sales surpassed the $1 trillion mark in 2022. Moreover, they're expected to rise by 10%-11% annually through 2027.
And where do the packages wait before they're sent out for delivery? In big warehouses and distribution centers where space is needed, along with staff to manage the incoming and outgoing cycles.
Specifically, when it comes to e-commerce sales, for every $1 billion of such sales, an additional 1.25 million square feet of distribution space is needed. So, a one million-square-foot e-commerce facility may require up to 1,000 employees at peak periods.
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