In the late 1990s, nestled within a modest garage in Bellevue, Washington, a nascent Amazon.com embarked on its journey as a simple online bookstore. Little did the world know this small venture was setting the stage for a radical transformation in the global retail and logistics landscape. The founder, Jeff Bezos, envisioned a future where e-commerce would dominate consumer behavior, and Amazon would become its cornerstone. As the millennium turned, Amazon began diversifying its product range, rapidly expanding beyond books. This diversification was more than adding product lines; it was a recalibration of Amazon’s business model. The company strategically invested in sprawling fulfillment centers across the globe, which would later become the backbone of its delivery network. These centers, equipped with cutting-edge technology, ensured that Amazon could store an extensive range of products and expedite their delivery. The introduction of Amazon Prime in 2005 marked another pivotal moment. This subscription-based service offered customers unlimited fast shipping, among other benefits. Prime not only revolutionized customer expectations for delivery speeds but also fostered unprecedented brand loyalty. It wasn’t merely about getting products to customers quickly; it was about embedding Amazon into consumers’ daily lives, making it a default choice for a wide range of…
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