Amazon Streamlines Holiday Deliveries to Wake County Homes

Amazon is gearing up to manage a high volume of holiday deliveries through its Garner fulfillment center. This facility plans to increase its output from 600,000 packages daily to approximately 800,000 packages as the holiday season approaches. This surge will result in over 26 million packages being dispatched to customers before Christmas.

Inside the Fulfillment Process

El-Balad’s recent investigation provided an overview of how Amazon processes packages efficiently for the holiday rush. The journey of a package starts at the inbound dock, where goods from various sellers and manufacturers are delivered.

Quality Check and Processing

Once items arrive, they undergo a thorough quality inspection. Employees, such as Pam Stewart, then scan these products into the system, ensuring that every item is accounted for. Pam shared her enthusiasm, stating, “It warms my heart knowing we are going to get the gifts out to kids in a timely fashion and making parents happy as well.”

Storage and Picking

After inspection, the items are stored, ready for when shoppers make a purchase. When an order is placed, a robot retrieves the item and transports it to the packing department. Here, employees pack orders swiftly.

Final Steps Before Shipment

The packages then undergo S.L.A.M. processing, which stands for scanning, labeling, applying, and manifesting. Each package receives a shipping label and is subsequently loaded onto delivery trucks.

Local Impact and Delivery Insight

About 60% of the packages processed at the Garner center are shipped to locations in Wake County, with the remainder going to neighboring counties. Consumers can identify whether their order originated from Garner by looking for the label “RDU1” on the package.

Seller Earnings in North Carolina

For those interested in the business side, independent Amazon sellers in North Carolina have seen significant success. On average, these sellers generate $200,000 in annual sales.

• Garner Fulfillment Center Output: From 600,000 to 800,000 packages daily
• Total Packages by Christmas: Over 26 million
• Local Delivery: 60% of packages go to Wake County
• Independent Seller Earnings: Average sales of $200,000 per year

With this robust operation, Amazon aims to ensure timely deliveries that make the holiday season special for countless families.