Amazon has over one million robots in its warehouses, assisting in tasks like sorting and packaging. As a result, 75% of global deliveries are influenced by robotics. The reliance on robotics has led to a decrease in human staff, with the average number of employees per warehouse falling to a record low of 670. Productivity per employee has also significantly increased, with packages shipped per worker rising from 175 in 2015 to approximately 3,870. Amazon aims to further integrate AI into operations, potentially diminishing its workforce in the coming years.
Amazon currently operates over one million robots in its warehouses, equaling the number of human employees, with robotics facilitating 75% of global deliveries.
The average number of employees per Amazon warehouse has decreased to 670, the lowest in 16 years, as the company increases its reliance on robotics.
Productivity has surged at Amazon, with packages shipped per employee jumping from 175 in 2015 to around 3,870 last year due to advancements in robotics.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy indicated that enhanced AI features will continue to reduce the workforce in Amazon warehouses as operational efficiency improves.
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