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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 ). Source: Amazon.com. And the career data below spells out a strong ocean slant.

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Labor Strike Targeting U.S. Automakers- Update Five

Supply Chain Matters

On Wednesday, the labor union surprised Ford Motor with the announcement that 8,700 assembly line workers at Ford ’s largest assembly plant located in Kentucky, and reportedly producer of the automaker’s most profitable vehicles, would not report for the evening work shift. Both of these U.S.

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Is Vertical Farming Falling Flat?

Enterra Insights

Freelance writer Scott Pruden explains, “Vertical farming’s supporters tout its many benefits — among them, saving arable land and preventing deforestation, cutting agricultural water use, locating food sources in urban centers, and making up for a decline in the number of farmers.”[1]

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This Week in Logistics News (April 16 – 22)

Logistics Viewpoints

The projects will supply clean energy for Amazon’s operations, including its corporate offices, fulfillment centers and Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centers that support millions of customers globally. This is a full five years ahead of the original target of 2030. GW to 10.4

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More Electric Vehicle Supply Network Moves

Supply Chain Matters

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides another update on ongoing strategic sourcing and operational developments occurring among electric vehicle focused supply and production networks. According to industry data, five of the six most sold vehicles in July were electric-powered models.

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

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Source Amazon Product Range One of the key drivers of Amazon’s success in logistics is the sheer breadth of its product range. Airport Hubs: Number: One airport hub is under construction in Kentucky. By analyzing customer data and buying habits, Amazon aims to significantly reduce delivery times.

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Amazon Supply Chain Innovation Continues

Logistics Viewpoints

According to sources, the incubator is not about tackling the challenges of today’s capacity crunch. However, many workers and privacy advocates are concerned about drivers being continuously subjected to surveillance and data gathering. The cameras, which will always be on, are being promoted as an effort to improve driver safety.