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Inside Amazon's AI-Powered Delivery Network: How it Works and What it Means for Shoppers

Amazon is using AI and robotics to improve its logistics operations and maintain its leadership in the e-commerce industry. Learn how these technologies are transforming the e-commerce industry.
UPDATED JAN 22, 2024
Cover Image Source: Instagram/Amazon
Cover Image Source: Instagram/Amazon

Amazon, the e-commerce giant, is using artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics in its logistics operations. Amazon has been focusing on regionalization, which involves shipping products to customers from warehouses closest to them. To achieve this, Amazon is using AI to decide where to place its inventory.

Inventory Placement Using AI

AI algorithms predict what products will be in demand and where, ensuring same-day or next-day deliveries, as offered by Amazon Prime. This helps reduce the distance to fulfill orders and increase the speed of delivery.

Image source: Pexels/Tiger Lily
Image source: Pexels/Tiger Lily

Robotics in Fulfilment Centers

In addition to AI, Amazon is also using robotics to improve efficiency in its fulfillment centers. As mentioned by CNBC, robotics is being used to handle tasks such as lifting heavy packages.The platform said that 75% of Amazon orders are being handled in part by robotics. Amazon sees humans and technology working together in a collaborative way to transform, rather than replace, the type of jobs performed at fulfillment centers.

istock[hoto/Gilnature
istock[hoto/Gilnature

Transformation Rather Than Substitution

There has been a debate over how robotics and AI will affect jobs, with some suggesting that they will eliminate jobs. However, Amazon sees the transformation as a way to change, rather than substitute jobs.The kind of job that a worker will be asked to do at a fulfilment center will most likely be a judgment or decision-making kind of work.The heavy lifting and repetitive responsibilities could be carried out by robotics. This is a transformation rather than a substitution, a top Amazon executive said.

Image Source: Pexels/Quintin Gellar
Image Source: Pexels/Quintin Gellar

AI for Transportation

AI is also used in transportation, particularly in mapping and planning routes, considering variables such as the weather. This helps reduce delivery times and costs. AI is used as clients look for merchandise on Amazon to assist them locate the goods. With AI, Amazon can make personalized recommendations to customers, further improving the customer experience.

Image Source: istockphoto/gorodenkoff
Image Source: istockphoto/gorodenkoff

Regionalization Progress

Amazon's regionalization efforts are progressing well, with more than 76% of the products customers order in the United States being shipped from fulfillment centers within their region. This has led to faster deliveries, reduced costs, and an improved customer experience. With AI and robotics, Amazon is poised to maintain its position as a leader in the e-commerce industry.

Image source: Pexels/Kindel Media
Image source: Pexels/Kindel Media

Amazon Trying to Use Drones to Deliver

In addition to AI and robotics, Amazon is also trying to use drones to deliver packages. Amazon Prime Air is a drone delivery service that the company has been developing since 2013. The goal is to use drones to deliver packages to customers in 30 minutes or less.

As mentioned by Amazon, the technology behind Prime Air is complex, and Amazon has faced regulatory and technical challenges in developing the service. However, the company is committed to making drone deliveries a reality and has been testing the service in select locations.

istockphoto/satoshi takahata
istockphoto/satoshi takahata

Drone deliveries have the potential to revolutionize the delivery industry by reducing delivery times and costs. However, there are also concerns over safety and privacy. Amazon is working with regulators to address these concerns and ensure the safe operation of drones.



 

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