Saturday, July 22, 2023

Amazon Warehouse Productivity Improvement - Robotics - Initiatives - Successes and Problems

 

22.7.2023

At Amazon, more than 750 000 robots are in operation. More than 1 billion packages in 2022 were sorted by their system called "Robin." Amazon has become the world's largest industrial robot manufacturer.


JUN 26, 2023 6:00 AM

Amazon’s New Robots Are Rolling Out an Automation Revolution

A wave of advanced machines is coming to the company’s facilities thanks to better AI and robots smart enough to work with—and without—humans.

https://www.wired.com/story/amazons-new-robots-automation-revolution/

May 2023

Introducing the Full Amazon Robot Line Up | Amazon News

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SvTdW4OLUQ


How Amazon Robotics is Revolutionizing the Fulfillment Industry

April 8, 2023

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-amazon-robotics-revolutionizing-fulfillment-industry-maaz-khan-/



March 2023

Proteus - Full Autonomous Robot

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Amazon introduces Sparrow—a state-of-the-art robot that handles millions of diverse products
November 10, 2022

25.3.2022

Sr. Manager, Industrial Engineering

Amazon  Bellevue, WA 2 weeks ago (As on 25.3.2022)

About the job -Job Summary

DESCRIPTION

Amazon created one of the most sophisticated supply chains in the world. From the introduction of Amazon Prime, to the use of advanced technology for package delivery, Amazon consistently drives change from the front of the pack.

Amazon is now searching for an innovative and solutions-oriented Sr. Manager, Industrial Engineering to be a part of our global initiative of developing and delivering the next generation of world-class fulfillment systems. Successful candidates are natural self-starters who have prior engineering experience in the integrated automation project life cycle, including development, design, implementation, enhancement, and support.

As a Sr. Manager, Industrial Engineering for Amazon Fulfillment, you will work with some of the most talented engineers in the design, development, and delivery of physical distribution systems around the globe. You will lead a team of engineers that executes complex cross-functional projects and programs that focus on the building of new, the alteration of existing, and the closing of end-of-life material handling and technology systems. As a senior manager, you are responsible for establishing the right engineering team structure and overall execution strategy to meet long-term business needs. You have a strategic focus, and you partner with business leaders, technical managers, and senior engineers to deliver the long-term strategy of program growth and project execution.

You must be responsive, flexible, and able to succeed within an open collaborative environment. Amazon’s culture encourages innovation and expects engineers to take a high-level of ownership in solving complex problems.

Key job responsibilities

Responsibilities

Own the design and development of engineering solutions for complex material handling challenges considering human/equipment interactions for the North America fulfillment network

Lead and coordinate concept and design development efforts for optimal solutions for the North America fulfillment network through equipment specification, material flow, process design, ergonomics, associate experience, operational considerations and site layout

Lead and manage a team of talented engineers handling multiple projects at a time

Work closely with vendors, suppliers, and other teams to create innovative solutions

Simultaneously manage multiple high-visibility projects and tasks while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business partners, contractors, and vendors

Innovate with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems, including robotics and mechatronics, across many new fulfillment and logistics centers that are being built each year

Provide technical leadership for large-scale industrial engineering projects using MS Excel, AutoCAD, and MS Project

Work with complex MHE, packaging lines, and process design based on Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques

Drive engineering best practices (e.g., operational excellence, safety, security, quality, performance, etc.) and set standards for project execution and installation management

Coordinate with local site management to ensure proper operator training, procedural compliance, maintenance, and safety practices are followed for new and existing equipment

Build strong relationships with partner organizations within the company such as North America Start-up, North America Launch team, Worldwide Design team, North America Procurement, Information Technology, Loss Prevention, Facilities, Safety, Change Management and North America Operations

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Industrial/Process Engineering or related STEM field; or 2+ years related Amazon experience

10+ years of experience in a similar field or related occupation of Design/Innovation, Research & Development, Manufacturing/Process/Industrial Engineering

5+ years of experience managing and leading a team of 10+ engineers

Experience with MHE and packaging lines or process design based on Lean Manufacturing techniques

Experience using MS Excel, MS Project, and CAD software

Experience leading engineering design projects and interacting with cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

MBA/Master’s Degree, or other advanced degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Process Engineering, Operations, Business Administration or related field and at least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in the specialty

Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems including robotics and high-speed manufacturing

Proficiency using AutoCAD 3D

Proficiency using advanced simulation modeling tools (Flexsim, Arena, Simio, etc)

Proficiency in running SQL queries and data mining

Experience in engineering and estimating material handling and storage systems

Operations Management/ Fulfillment/Distribution Center experience preferred

Capital project management skills

Proficiency with concepts like system architecture, optimization, system dynamics, system analysis, statistical analysis, and reliability analysis

Design-in-Safety experience

Experience with process design based on Lean Principles.

Six Sigma certification

Proficiency using business/technical software like MS Excel, MS Project, and CAD software.

Proficiency with concepts like system architecture, optimization, system dynamics, system analysis, statistical analysis, reliability analysis, and decision making.

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/sr-manager-industrial-engineering-at-amazon-2921990368/



Amazon Global Supply Chain and Fulfillment Center Network  - Details of large number of centers.

https://www.mwpvl.com/html/amazon_com.html



SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Amazon’s Use Of Algorithms To Increase Employees’ Productivity: Fair Or Not?

Amazon deploys data, surveillance and algorithms to accelerate the productivity of its warehouse workers. But how ethical is it?



Economies of Amazon’s Fulfillment Center Network.

Economies of Density in E-Commerce: A Study of Amazon’s Fulfillment Center Network
Our results suggest that Amazon’s expansion led to significant shipping cost savings, facilitated the realization of aggregate economies of scale, and lowered the external costs of e-commerce. We use the estimated model to quantify the distortionary effects of nexus tax laws on the firm’s distribution network and shipping cost, relative to non-discriminatory taxation.
Revised. May 2021 - NBER Working Paper


Amazon changes worker-productivity yardstick blamed for warehouse injuries
Company's decision to overhaul its productivity targets coincides news reports that the rate of injuries at Amazon warehouses is higher than its peers in logistics.
June 2, 2021 

Robin - Amazon’s robot arms break ground in safety and technology
While these systems look like other robot arms, they embed advanced technologies that will shape Amazon's robot fleet for years to come.
By Alan S. Brown
April 06, 2021


The Inner Workings of Amazon Fulfillment Centers – Part 1

October 22, 2019 by Christoph Roser

https://www.allaboutlean.com/amazon-fulfillment-1/



How Amazon automatically tracks and fires warehouse workers for ‘productivity’

Documents show how the company tracks and terminates workers

By Colin Lecher@colinlecher  Apr 25, 2019

https://www.theverge.com/2019/4/25/18516004/amazon-warehouse-fulfillment-centers-productivity-firing-terminations



TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS.

How Amazon Triggered a Robot Arms Race.

June 30, 2016.

The 30,000 Kiva robots at Amazon warehouses have reduced the online retail giant's operating expenses by 20% -- and inspired several tech companies to create the mechanical material handler of the future.








Ud. 22.7.2023
Pub. 25.3.2022






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