How 1 Million Robots Are Taking Over Amazon Warehouses
from The Journal.
by The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios
Published: Thu Jul 17 2025
Show Notes
Amazon warehouses are more automated than ever. The company, a key bellwether for the U.S. labormarket, now has over a million robots packing and shipping goods in its fulfillment centers. While some employees are finding ways to transition into higher-paying technical roles that manage the robots, the company’sCEO Andy Jassy has said it plans to cut the size of its overall workforce. Sebastian Herrera explains Amazon’s vision for the warehouse of the future. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
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