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REVENUE : US $ 575BN EMPLOYEES : 1,540,000 CEO : ANDY JASSY FOUNDED : 1994 Andy Jassy , CEO , Amazon

Founded back in 1994 , Amazon started out as an online marketplace for books , but has since become a global leader in e-commerce , cloud computing , digital streaming and AI .

Over the years , the organisation has created a vast logistics infrastructure to support its marketplaces , ensuring fast and efficient product delivery from an array of fulfilment centres across the globe .

The Amazon Logistics business is built around last-mile delivery manned by a network of delivery drivers , including Amazon Flex drivers and independent contractors .

It uses advanced tracking systems to provide real-time package tracking and delivery updates to customers , and has introduced innovative delivery methods such as Amazon Prime Air , an unmanned drone delivery system .

Beyond retail , Amazon has diversified into B2B services . Amazon Web Services ( AWS ) is its cloud computing platform , offering computing capacity , storage , database management and AI .

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