Amazon, Flipkart go extra mile to ramp up delivery network

KOLKATA: Ecommerce players are scrambling for delivery staff as they gear up ahead of what is the most crucial Diwali in years.
With the two largest online players, Flipkart and Amazon, leading the demand as they go head-to-head with their flagship sales kicking off on the same day, leading staffing firms say they are seeing a 20-30% jump in demand for last-mile delivery personnel this festive season.
“Ecommerce is leading the entire festive hiring. Overall demand for ecommerce delivery personnel during the festive period could be as high as 2,50,000-3,00,000,” said Yeshab Giri, vice president at Randstad Technologies & Specialities.