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Re:Amazon rolls out machines that pack orders and replace jobs by madengr on Monday May 13, 2019 @12:45PM (#19901077)
I think doing away with the warehouses isn’t compatible with conquering the last of retail; same day delivery. Even next day is cost prohibitive for drop shipping as it requires UPS or FedEx.

Amazon goal is same day delivery using low paid, Uber type contractors.

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