Flipkart adds 23,000 workers to ramp- up the supply chain during pandemic times
The hiring was done keeping the growing demand for e-commerce services across the country, as people continue to remain indoors to fight the pandemic, which has necessitated a ramp-up of the supply chain, the company said in a statement.
"The growing demand for e-commerce services across the country as people continue to remain indoors to fight the virus has necessitated a ramp-up of our supply chain, creating thousands of employment opportunities," Senior vice-president, Supply Chain at Flipkart, Hemant Badri.
He added, "all new hires will be covered with our healthcare and wellness initiatives to ensure their safety during these testing times."
Regarding the training of recruits during COVID times, the company said, the new hires are being trained virtually via a mix of classroom and digital training to enhance their understanding of supply chain management."
Through a mix of classroom and digital training, enhancing their understanding of supply chain management, these trainings are being undertaken through mobile applications such as WhatsApp, Zoom and Hangout, along with Flipkart's own Learning Management System, the company said.
A month ago Flipkart announced to expand its grocery supply chain infrastructure to provide its customers safe and seamless access to ordering daily essentials through quick and contactless doorstep delivery.
To cater for the increased need for contactless grocery shopping across Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Coimbatore and Hyderabad, the company will increase the infrastructure. It will bring ease to online grocery shopping.
