Amazon plans to automate 75% of operations by 2033
Evidence notes
- • Amazon announced plans to automate 75% of its operations by 2033, potentially replacing 600,000 U.S.
- • The company stated it would eliminate around 160,000 positions by 2027, primarily in logistics and warehousing.
- • Amazon currently employs over one million robots and plans to expand their use in tasks such as package delivery.
Company context
Amazon operates one of the world's largest robotics-enabled logistics networks, integrating mobile robots, picking systems and warehouse automation across fulfillment, sorting and last-mile operations.