Amazon fulfilment centers see surge during Prime Day event
Scripps Local · 1 month ago
Scripps Local
1 month ago
Amazon fulfillment centers in the Kansas City region have reported a substantial rise in activity during the Prime Day sales period. One facility alone processed 406,000 orders, representing a 62% increase compared to a typical week. Amazon employs 8,500 people directly in the area, not including third-party delivery drivers. To help customers keep their packages safe, Amazon recommends monitoring delivery windows, using security cameras, consolidating deliveries on a specific day, and utilizing secure pickup locations. The surge in orders is attributed to extended Prime Day deals and increased customer demand for discounts.
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- Amazon fulfillment centers in Kansas City saw a 62% increase in orders during Prime Day. 1m 47s
- One facility processed 406,000 orders in the Prime Day period, compared to 250,000 in a normal week. 1m 47s
- Amazon employs 8,500 people directly in the Kansas City area, not counting third-party drivers. 49s
- Customers are advised to use delivery windows, security cameras, consolidated delivery days, and secure pickup locations to keep packages safe. 1m 5s
- The increase in orders is linked to extended Prime Day deals and high customer demand. 1m 57s