53% of procurement leaders expect to increase their spending in 2024 Procurement is now cross-disciplinary within organizations, spanning both functional and strategic purviews, Amazon Business survey shows. November 14, 2023 Supply Chain Quarterly Staff No Comments Procurement is now cross-disciplinary within organizations, spanning both functional and strategic purviews, Amazon Business survey shows.Read More
Rivian to sell its electric parcel delivery van to other buyers than Amazon E-commerce giant has backed Michigan automaker with investment rounds, 100,000-vehicle order November 8, 2023 Supply Chain Quarterly Staff No Comments E-commerce giant has backed Michigan automaker with investment rounds, 100,000-vehicle orderRead More
Amazon tests latest warehouse fulfillment robot models, Sequoia and Digit E-commerce giant now has over 750,000 robots working collaboratively with employees, Amazon Robotics executive says in blog post. October 18, 2023 Supply Chain Quarterly Staff No Comments E-commerce giant now has over 750,000 robots working collaboratively with employees, Amazon Robotics executive says in blog post. Read More
Hurricane season kicks off with uncertain weather models Logistics providers line up storm resilience plans as NOAA forecasts “near-normal hurricane activity” for 2023. June 5, 2023 Ben Ames No Comments Logistics providers line up storm resilience plans as NOAA forecasts “near-normal hurricane activity” for 2023.Read More
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