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Amazon's massive scale provides a unique advantage in deploying and refining automation at unprecedented levels. Its ability to spread robotic solutions across hundreds of warehouses at a moment’s notice makes it a trailblazer for the entire logistics and retail industry. Once Amazon demonstrates profitability with these robotic systems, competitors like Walmart, UPS, FedEx, and Target are likely to follow suit, driven by the same economic imperatives.
This technological shift mirrors what Tesla accomplished with electric vehicles—setting a new standard that others must emulate or risk falling behind. As industry standards evolve, the landscape of physical jobs—especially in warehousing and logistics—will fundamentally change.