Amazon Aims for 75% Operations Automation, Potentially Replacing Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs
Amazon is reportedly planning a massive shift toward automation, with a goal of having robots handle 75% of its operations. This strategic move could lead to significant reductions in its human workforce across global facilities. The company is already developing public relations strategies to manage the transition and emphasize new technical roles.
Amazon’s Automation Ambitions
Retail giant Amazon is planning a substantial increase in robotic automation across its operations, with internal documents indicating a goal of 75% automation, according to reports from the New York Times. Sources familiar with the matter suggest this strategic shift could potentially replace more than a half million human jobs as the company seeks to streamline its massive global operations.