Summer sales take spotlight off December e-commerce peak Online retailers Walmart, Amazon, and JD.com drive June surges through special deals. June 27, 2024 Ben Ames No Comments Online retailers Walmart, Amazon, and JD.com drive June surges through special deals.Read More
Arizona bill would shield warehouse workers from “dangerous quotas” Legislation is currently in committee, as similar bills have already passed in California, Minnesota, New York, and Washington February 7, 2024 Ben Ames No Comments Legislation is currently in committee, as similar bills have already passed in California, Minnesota, New York, and WashingtonRead More
Amazon’s expansion to EU slowed by regulators Agencies fine Amazon for “excessively intrusive” warehouse labor software, block acquisition of iRobot. January 29, 2024 Ben Ames No Comments Agencies fine Amazon for “excessively intrusive” warehouse labor software, block acquisition of iRobot.Read More
Group of 29 U.S. Senators says Amazon abuses its package delivery drivers Letter to Amazon CEO Andy Jassy requests information on company’s Delivery Service Partner (DSP) program and its lack of bargaining with union groups. January 12, 2024 Ben Ames No Comments Letter to Amazon CEO Andy Jassy requests information on company’s Delivery Service Partner (DSP) program and its lack of bargaining with union groups.Read More
Amazon installs its first onsite electrolyzer to make clean forklift fuel Unit from Plug Power will create hydrogen fuel right at a Colorado DC, instead of trucking it in from afar. January 2, 2024 Ben Ames No Comments Unit from Plug Power will create hydrogen fuel right at a Colorado DC, instead of trucking it in from afar.Read More
Amazon tests retail packaging to reduce cardboard shipping boxes Goal is to expand the 11% of Amazon shipments globally that now arrive in their original packaging. December 18, 2023 Supply Chain Quarterly Staff No Comments Goal is to expand the 11% of Amazon shipments globally that now arrive in their original packaging.Read More
Amazon-backed robotics firm to launch first AS/RS installation in January Startup Instock says a North American 3PL will operate its first “democratized” automated storage and retrieval system. December 7, 2023 Supply Chain Quarterly Staff No Comments Startup Instock says a North American 3PL will operate its first “democratized” automated storage and retrieval system.Read More
Amazon’s parcel delivery growth puts pressure on retailers, Veho says E-commerce giant reportedly passes UPS and FedEx in package deliveries, in push to keep its consumers loyal November 29, 2023 Ben Ames No Comments E-commerce giant reportedly passes UPS and FedEx in package deliveries, in push to keep its consumers loyalRead More
Amazon unveils latest mobile robot for its fulfillment centers Titan model lifts up to 2,500 pounds, will haul bulky items like small household appliances or pallets of pet food. November 21, 2023 Supply Chain Quarterly Staff No Comments Titan model lifts up to 2,500 pounds, will haul bulky items like small household appliances or pallets of pet food.Read More
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