Locations/ Fulfillment centers

 

  • Since its founding, Amazon has expanded its operation to different states in the US and other countries all over the world. 
  • The company has more than 110 active fulfillment centers in the United States and has 185 centers globally. 
  • In the US, New Jersey has the 3rd largest number of fulfillment centers with 10. More than one million employees are employed in various fulfillment centers all over the world.
  • Plans to develop an additional 33 fulfillment centers in the United States are underway since they majorly operate in North America.

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