Automation index
How much of a Postal worker’s job can AI already do?
A round and a postcode come earlier. Five floors up and handing it over do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Postal worker
18%
AI can already do 18% of this job.
#558 / 633
View rankingPostal worker
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Sort, rounds and postcodes.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Deliver, climb and hand over.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 24% | 8% | +1.9 |
Notices, recorded items and collections.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Neighbours, dogs and porters.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Moped, trolley and weather.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 16% | +2.2 |
Not losing a parcel or recorded mail.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 18% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- Sort, rounds and postcodes
- Deliver, climb and hand over
- Notices, recorded items and collections
- Neighbours, dogs and porters
- Moped, trolley and weather
- Not losing a parcel or recorded mail
- cartero
- cartera
- postal worker
Sources for this job· O*NET 43-5052.00· ESCO/ISCO 4412
IS WORK OVER?
Procurement specialist
34%
#20 / 633
View rankingProcurement specialist
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 28% | +3.9 |
Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 13% | 28% | +3.6 |
Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 12% | 28% | +3.4 |
Maintain and review computerized or manual records of purchased items, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 55% | +5.5 |
Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to determine reasonable prices.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 55% | +5 |
Arrange the payment of duty and freight charges.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Write and review product specifications, maintaining a working technical knowledge of the goods or services to be purchased.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Research and evaluate suppliers, based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 4% | 48% | +1.9 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 25% | 28% | +7 |
| Total | 100% | 34% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- types of coffee beans
- coffee grinding levels
- food and beverage industry
- coffee characteristics
- examine green coffee beans
- apply HACCP
- conduct extensive international travel
- analyse consumer buying trends
- negotiate price
- evaluate coffee characteristics
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-1023.00· ESCO/ISCO 3323