Industrial Staffing Report: June 20, 2019

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Amazon’s new warehouse automation could replace jobs (Reuters)

Warehouses provide many jobs for industrial workers, but Amazon.com is introducing machines to automate jobs held by thousands of workers, Reuters reported. One person said the ultimate goal is a “lights out” warehouse. Meanwhile, Amazon is offering to cover $10,000 in startup costs for workers who decide to start a package delivery business, The Associated Press reported.