Washington state bill protects warehouse workers from productivity quotas Teamsters Union cheers passage of legislation in home state of e-commerce power and DC operator Amazon. May 5, 2023 Ben Ames No Comments Teamsters Union cheers passage of legislation in home state of e-commerce power and DC operator Amazon.Read More
Amazon spent $1.2 billion fighting fraudulent e-commerce products in 2022 As vendors say that pandemic supply chain delays have spurred a rise in fakes, Amazon cites success in identifying “bad actors,” confiscating goods. April 10, 2023 Ben Ames No Comments As vendors say that pandemic supply chain delays have spurred a rise in fakes, Amazon cites success in identifying “bad actors,” confiscating goods.Read More
OSHA charges Amazon with unsafe work conditions at three warehouses Workers ran risk of low back injuries due to frequency and weight of lifting packages, government says. February 2, 2023 Ben Ames No Comments Workers ran risk of low back injuries due to frequency and weight of lifting packages, government says.Read More
Fred Smith is not worried about Amazon Speaking at MIT, FedEx founder said he does not see Amazon as a direct competitor. January 27, 2023 Susan Lacefield No Comments Speaking at MIT, FedEx founder said he does not see Amazon as a direct competitor.Read More
OSHA flags Amazon for failing to record all workplace injuries Department of Labor announces ongoing investigation of practices at Amazon DCs in Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, and New York. December 16, 2022 Ben Ames No Comments Department of Labor announces ongoing investigation of practices at Amazon DCs in Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, and New York.Read More
Amazon opens robotics showcase in Ontario 2.6-million square foot fulfillment center deploys robotic arms, trolleys, and semi-automated stow stations across four stories. October 24, 2022 Supply Chain Quarterly Staff No Comments 2.6-million square foot fulfillment center deploys robotic arms, trolleys, and semi-automated stow stations across four stories.Read More
Multi-story warehouses sprout in Chicago, New York Full-size tractor trailers climb ramps to second-floor fulfillment space as real estate and e-commerce pressures take hold. October 12, 2022 Ben Ames No Comments Full-size tractor trailers climb ramps to second-floor fulfillment space as real estate and e-commerce pressures take hold.Read More
Investment group pays $5.2 billion to buy Amazon air freight contractor Atlas Air Transportation provider has 10-year agreement with online retailer to fly 20 Boeing 767s loaded with e-commerce parcels. August 4, 2022 Ben Ames No Comments Transportation provider has 10-year agreement with online retailer to fly 20 Boeing 767s loaded with e-commerce parcels.Read More
Reports: Pandemic spurs shift in consumers' views on Amazon, drives long-term changes in retail Tech survey shows Amazon is stronger than ever; trade association survey highlights long-term implications of the pandemic on the future of retail. March 12, 2021 Victoria Kickham No Comments Tech survey shows Amazon is stronger than ever; trade association survey highlights long-term implications of the pandemic on the future of retail.Read More