Poland's distribution centers report rising wages and AI‑based supply‑chain forecasting

Distribution centers in Poland are experiencing the fastest wage growth in the industrial sector, with average salaries rising 5% year‑on‑year, outpacing the broader industrial increase of 3%. The higher pay targets roles that keep operations running smoothly, such as logistics specialists, forklift operators and shift managers. Investment continues in modern, automated warehouses, especially in regions like Lower Silesia, Central Poland and Mazovia, keeping demand for skilled staff high.

At the same time, FM Logistic highlights the expanding use of artificial intelligence to anticipate supply‑chain disruptions. The report notes that about half of firms lack full supply‑chain visibility, a gap that costs an estimated $184 billion annually. AI tools, including FM Logistic’s Control Tower platform, integrate data on transport, inventory and carrier performance, enabling real‑time monitoring and predictive alerts. One client delivering to 120 countries benefitted from rapid rerouting when a sudden temperature drop spiked demand for de‑icing fluid in Polish fuel stations. AI‑driven optimisation also improved order‑picking efficiency by over 10% and reduced annual travel distance for operators by more than 15,000 km without extra infrastructure investment.