Holiday Hiring Call: People vs. Robots.

Authors :: Fowler, Geoffrey A.
Source :: Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition. 12/20/2010, Vol. 256 Issue 145, pB1-B4. 2p. 2 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :: 2010
Abstract: The article discusses the use by several online retailers of robots to help them fulfill orders during the 2010 holiday shopping season. Book seller Amazon.com Inc. and household furnishings company Crate & Barrel are among those using robotic technology at their warehouses. Kiva Systems Inc. makes robots used by Crate & Barrel and other firms.