Fulfilment by Amazon
Amazon is an amazing company – Not only do they suck you in with their persuasion techniques. They also fulfil your order using multiple Kiva Robots in their massive fulfilment centers.
“Amazon began using Kiva robots only last year, and by the end of 2014, said it had 15,000 bots working across 10 of its warehouses.
Now it looks like Amazon’s using the Kiva robots a lot more widely, according to its earnings call that just ended now.
We are up to 30,000 bots at the end of Q3, and in the 13th fulfillment center,” Phil Hardin, Amazon’s director of investor relations said during the call. “Our intent is to use that more widely, so stay tuned.” Read more…
FBA Robots vs Amazon Humans
The Kiva Robots maybe quietly plotting a takeover… Some say that is why Amazon are increasing their human army. Amazon are now recruiting 19,000 foot soldiers – Perhaps Judgement Day is fast approaching?
Amazon’s vice president of UK operations John Tagawa said: “As we continue to expand our operations in the UK, we are confident that hundreds of people who join us this Christmas in a seasonal role will have the opportunity to stay on with us on a permanent basis.”
For a heads-up about Amazon’s recruitment process, read this to give yourself an edge. Once you’ve done that, get stuck in on their vacancies page, by clicking here.
SyeCo Integrates Fulfilment by Amazon
Contact us to find about FBA Ecommerce Integration
If you are looking for a way to increase your sales you may want to consider joining the Robot Revolution and add Fulfilment by Amazon (FBA) to your sales strategy.
FBA basically means that you would list your items on Amazon, send your goods to their warehouse, they store the items and use their army of Robots and staff to take care of all the picking, packing, shipping and returns.
If you prefer a more hands on approach, it is also possible to sell on Amazon and supply from your own warehouse.
Thankfully, SyeCo now offers you the oppertunity to integrate your site with Amazon and enable you to either:
- Sell products on your site & on Amazon while fulfilling orders from your warehouse
- Sell products on your site & on Amazon while fulfilling orders from Amazon’s warehouse (FBA)
If you would like to learn about other ecommerce sales channels – get in touch with us today.
Terminator 6? Amazon Fulfilment & The Kiva Robots
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