Amazon shuts down Blue Jay robot initiative shortly after it started in warehouses
Last October, Amazon created quite a stir with its announcement of the Blue Jay, a multi-armed robot aimed at enhancing same-day deliveries. However, just a few months later, the company quietly discontinued the program. The technology at the heart of the robot will still be utilized in other projects, but the Blue Jay as a […]
Trafigura takes zinc out of LME warehouses, with some destined for shipment to the US, sources report.
Zinc Shipments from Trafigura and Market Impacts LONDON/BEIJING – Trafigura, a merchandise trader, is reportedly collecting significant amounts of zinc from a London Metal Exchange-approved warehouse situated in Singapore and sending portions of it to the United States, according to sources close to the matter. The exact quantity of zinc already delivered from these warehouses […]
Amazon’s Robot Workforce Close to Surpassing Human Workers in Its Warehouses
Amazon’s Robot Workforce Grows The Wall Street Journal recently reported that Amazon now operates more than 1 million robots in its warehouses, with even more advanced robots expected to join soon. Interestingly, about 75% of deliveries by major e-commerce companies already involve robotic assistance. Reports indicate that Amazon has transitioned from using Kiva Droids to […]
Amazon union authorizes strike at 2 New York warehouses
Amazon's union has authorized strikes at two New York facilities ahead of a looming December 15 bargaining deadline. “Amazon Teamsters at two New York City facilities, JFK8 and DBK4, are striking after Amazon illegally refused to recognize their union and negotiate a contract that addresses the company's low wages and dangerous working conditions. They voted […]
California fines Amazon $6M for alleged violations of warehouse quota law at 2 warehouses in the state
See what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com The California Labor Commission has fined Amazon a total of $5.9 million for violating state law by overworking warehouse workers and endangering their safety. The two complaints, issued in May, allege that Amazon.com Services LLC violated the state’s warehouse quota law at facilities in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, the […]
Amazon accused of using ‘union-busting’ tactics at Midlands warehouses | Amazon
GMB has accused Amazon of resorting to “union-busting” tactics at its warehouse in the Midlands, with a workplace message board telling workers: and you.Labor unions want talks for you. “ The claims come as unions prepare for three days of strike action at Amazon’s Coventry warehouse, known as BHX4, next week as part of a […]