Warehouses grow in popularity in order to meet consumer demand.

People working in the material handling industry know that efficiency is the name of the game. Managers need to ensure that all goods are moving quickly, since consumers are demanding quicker order fulfillment and providers are struggling to keep up. This means moving inventory on material handling equipment around quicker than ever, with the logistics of coordinating both in-store and online shopping.

The need for speed has led to a growth in warehouse construction. According to Golden State Newspapers, as more companies are putting a premium on fulfilling deliveries quickly, warehouse space is becoming even more valuable. As a result, companies such as Amazon and FedEx are not only buying up warehouse space, but also building their own in order to improve their overall logistics.

The news provider reports that people are becoming increasingly intolerant of waiting for their orders. With so many on-demand services and companies promising quick deliveries, it’s fallen on warehouse workers to make sure everything is delivered on time.

With the holidays coming up, it could lead to more issues with delivery time. According to Go by Truck News, the holiday demand increases normal delivery times, and shippers are frequently overwhelmed, which causes more of a chance of missed deliveries.