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> Unless I'm missing something, the only new thing here is the paint on the plane. In some respects, yes. In other respects, seen any other tech companies pai
by djcapelis 10y ago
> Unless I'm missing something, the only new thing here is the paint on the plane.
In some respects, yes. In other respects, seen any other tech companies painting their logos onto cargo planes recently?
It is an indicator of the way in which Amazon is progressively controlling more and more of their business functions around shipping.
- k-mcgrady 10y ago>> "In other respects, seen any other tech companies painting their logos onto cargo planes recently?" Why would they? Amazon's entire business is reliant on shipping and their USP is basically, you can get anything shipped to you quickly. What other tech company has a requirement like this?
- deegles 10y agoMaybe not tech company, but Walmart just bought Jet.com, and Target has also been trying to get into the online business. I guess all retailers will try to catch up to Amazon, but there's 20 years or experience and literally billions of investment to recreate. Even if Walmart (or others) tried to invest enough to catch up, I'm not convinced there are enough engineers (with relevant experience) available! They'd have to poach from Amazon. :)
- traek 10y ago> Maybe not tech company, but Walmart just bought Jet.com Nope, Walmart is reportedly in talks to buy Jet.com.