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The Data Behind Amazon’s Logistics and Fulfillment Play

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Amazon is at the nexus of ecommerce, data, and logistics, with a drive to constantly improve their logistics network. That’s 258 operational facilities in the US and another 486 distributed around the world (see map below, data from MWPVL ). And the career data below spells out a strong ocean slant. At over 243.5 billion to $21.7

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Package Theft Season is Here

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A couple of weeks ago I wrote an article outlining how cargo theft is on the rise. In the United States alone, cargo theft is a $15 to $35 billion industry. While cargo theft as a whole has increased 57 percent year-over-year, strategic theft has increased 600 percent from November to March.

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Amazon Supply Chain Innovation Continues

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However, many workers and privacy advocates are concerned about drivers being continuously subjected to surveillance and data gathering. What was formerly known as Amazon Prime Air, Amazon Air is a cargo airline operating exclusively to transport Amazon packages. Amazon has also spent $131 million to acquire about 13.5

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The $30 Billion Secret: How Amazon’s Logistics Saves You Time & Money

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million people globally *Data Source Where Amazon spends the most: This can vary depending on the quarter or year, but major spending areas include: Fulfillment Network: Warehouses, transportation, and delivery infrastructure. Airport Hubs: Number: One airport hub is under construction in Kentucky.

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This Week in Logistics News (December 9 – 15)

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In notification letters sent on December 8 to 129,611 current and former employees (and dependents) affected by the data breach, the company revealed the attackers were able to steal some data from its network on April 26.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 14 – 20)

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Starting in 2024, Amazon will require suppliers to share their emissions data , set emissions goals, and report on their progress, the e-commerce giant said in its recently released sustainability report. DHL Express Teamsters work outdoors, loading and unloading approximately 360,000 pounds of cargo per day. September imports, at 2.54