Amazon opens new robotic fulfillment center (chainstoreage.com)

Amazon’s latest state-of-the-art supply chain facility is located in southern New England.

The e-tail giant is opening a fulfillment center in Windsor, Conn., equipped with advanced robotics technology. The 3.8.-million-square-foot facility began processing and delivering customer orders starting in November 2022, and will eventually employ more than 2,000 workers;

At this facility, employees pick, pack and ship smaller customer items such as books, electronics, small household goods and toys.
more at: https://chainstoreage.com/amazon-opens-new-robotic-fulfillment-center

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