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🌟 Last week, we embarked on an eye-opening trip to one of Amazon’s expansive Fulfillment Centers. It was a remarkable experience that brought together professionals from diverse functions of Thrasio. 📦 The Learning Curve 📦 One of the most illuminating aspects of the tour was understanding how the little details, like labeling, dimensions, case pack quantities, and packaging, play such a significant role in ensuring a smooth receiving process. 🏗️ The Scale of Operations 🏗️ The sheer size of the facility was mind-blowing—3.8 million square feet, equivalent to 66 football fields! With 38 miles of conveyor belt, the level of efficiency we witnessed was astounding. 📈 Cross-Functional Takeaways 📈 📌 Brand Management: Discovered the intricate journey that products undergo once they are delivered to the dock, providing a more comprehensive understanding of the end-to-end customer experience. 📌 Omnichannel & Warehousing: Saw firsthand how quick and efficient sorting and receiving contribute to the speed of the entire supply chain. 📌 Purchasing & Logistics: Realized the magnitude of the operations we contribute to and the importance of each step leading up to delivery at their docks. This visit was an excellent follow-up to our trip last year to the Port of Boston, where we explored the various aspects of global logistics. Each visit offers unique takeaways that enrich our understanding and appreciation of the complexities of supply chain management. At the end of the day, there's a colossal machine behind that ‘One-Click Buy’ button. It's amazing to think that we, in our different roles, are all cogs in this giant wheel. #SupplyChain #AmazonFulfillment #LearningTrip #Ecommerce #Teamwork #oneteam #amazon
Mustafa Cokol This is a fantastic post. You really captured the experience and learnings from this trip. Above all, the quality time spent with our colleagues, outside of the office environment, always promotes improved relationships and collaboration. Thank you for the opportunity!
Spot on the little things that matter in every step of supply chain cycles!!
A fascinating journey into the inner workings of Amazon's Fulfillment Centers, highlighting the intricacies of supply chain management!
Amazing stuff Mustafa Cokol and team! Thanks for sharing these incredible experiences. Always an eye opener to see ‘under the hood’ and how complex these operations really are. Of course they make it look flawless. Thanks for sharing!
Wow, I am sure it was exciting to see the immense operation at the Fullfillment Center of Amazon !
Such a great field trip Mustafa Cokol thank you for coordinating it!
Hope you enjoyed your visit Mustafa Cokol
Director of Operations at Amazon Robotics
12moMustafa, we were extremely happy to host you and your team last week, come visit us again!