In terms of operating expenses, water/electricity/network fees in Europe and the United States are relatively cheap.
Labor costs are the main variable costs of overseas warehouses, which must be taken into account when looking for a site. The labor costs of some overseas warehouses are as high as 60% of the total cost. There are not so many manual laborers in the European and American markets. Labor is expensive and difficult to recruit. The warehouse manpower allocation is not flexible, and many are in a state of labor shortage. Many foreign operators are generally inefficient, have low work pressure, and reject overtime. They can only be arranged for linear work with clear division of labor and low requirements. Flexible work such as quality inspection, customer service, and order review is best done by reliable workers. After the business grows, we cannot rely too much on recruitment to solve problems. The protection of employees by laws and trade unions is quite sound. We should try to avoid losses and adverse effects caused by dismissal of employees, and should consider using equipment and information technology to improve efficiency. In addition to the website, recruitment channels can also leverage the power of Chinese communities, hometown associations, chambers of commerce and Chinese e-commerce circles. Recruiting local people as administrators will give them an advantage in communication and management. Chinese warehouse managers need to be familiar with local laws and regulations, have a strong sense of compliance and safe operation management capabilities, as well as have management personnel, be familiar with operating procedures and have strong language skills.