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Coupang technical talent. [Photo = Courtesy of Coupang]

· Source: mk.co.kr

In short

Coupang is accelerating the introduction of AI-based automation and robot technology at its logistics sites, leading to significant growth in high-value technical jobs. The company has more than doubled its automation workforce from 330 in January last year to about 750 as of September, with plans to hire over 180 additional automation talents by year-end. Coupang is upgrading fulfillment centers into state-of-the-art innovation bases through large-scale investments in automated facilities like AGVs, sorting bots, and robotic baggers.

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Tags: automation, robotics, fulfillment, logistics, employment, technology

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