TOP 10 Andrew Jassy , CEO ,

Amazon

FOUNDED : 1994 EMPLOYEES : 1.6 MILLION CEO : ANDREW R . JASSY REVENUE : US $ 574.8BN

Amazon ’ s logistics are second to none , providing same-day and next-day ‘ Prime ’ order fulfilment for more than 310 million global users . It operates across 175 fulfilment centres around the world , occupying 150 million sq ft of warehousing space .

Alongside its employees , Amazon has increased automation within its supply chain by deploying more than 750,000 robots to conduct repetitive tasks .

Amazon ’ s latest advancement is the ‘ Prime Air ’ drone , which it hopes will be used for package delivery by the end of the year . These MK30 drones aim to ensure faster , safer and more sustainable delivery for Amazon customers . This type of technological investment ensures the company remains a dominant force within the logistics industry , and future-proofs it against a changing climate .

46 August 2024