Amazon opens logistics network to all businesses in AWS-like expansion

Amazon is set to extend its logistics network to all companies, mirroring its AWS approach. Among the first adopters of this service are Procter & Gamble, 3M, Lands' End, and American Eagle Outfitters, granting them access to Amazon's shipping and fulfillment capabilities. This transition marks a departure from solely catering to its retail operations and third-party sellers. Named Amazon Supply Chain Services, the offering provides comprehensive logistics solutions, including inventory management and last-mile delivery. Although pricing information remains confidential, Amazon intends to maintain competitive rates. Initially launched in the U.S., this initiative underscores Amazon's strategy to penetrate the multi-trillion-dollar logistics sector, raising issues regarding data privacy and competition.