- Several logistics experts predict Amazon’s 2-day Prime delivery service will be disrupted by coronavirus.
- More than half of America’s 128 million households are Prime members.
- As more people are holed up inside (social distancing), more are relying on Amazon for everyday goods.
- This increasing demand is leading to heavier workloads for Amazon’s warehouse workers.
- Amazon deliveries are already being delayed by supply shortages (eg toilet paper).
- Many have voiced concern about Amazon prioritizing deliveries over worker safety.
- Coronavirus can last on cardboard boxes for 24 hours.
Amazon Prime Will Falter During Coronavirus Crisis, Experts Say
(03/14/2020)