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DESCRIPTION:The IEEE Twin Cities Life Members Affinity Group is sponsoring 
 a tour of the mostly automated Amazon Fulfillment Center in Shakopee\, MN 
 on May 13 at 10:30 AM. The Tour is at no charge.\n\nAmazon will provide a 
 broad\, high-level overview of fulfillment center operations for general a
 udiences. The one-hour walking tour will take the group through the operat
 ions process of what happens after a customer clicks &quot;Buy&quot; on Amazon.com.\
 n\nAmazon operates a vast network of fulfillment centers worldwide. These 
 centers are designed to efficiently process millions of orders daily\, usi
 ng advanced technology and automation to ensure fast and accurate delivery
 . Fulfillment centers are distinct from standard warehouses because they a
 ctively manage inventory\, pick and pack items\, and prepare them for ship
 ment rather than just storing goods.\n\nAmazon fulfillment centers integra
 te robotics and automation to enhance efficiency. 5\,000 robots assist wit
 h moving bins\, sorting packages\, and reducing manual lifting\, while ass
 ociates handle picking\, packing\, and quality control.\n\nAmazon’s MSP1
  Fulfillment Center is located at 2601 4th Ave East\, Shakopee\, MN 55379.
  Use the main building entrance located closest to the Amazon Fulfillment 
 logo and to the right of the flags.\n\nREGISTRATION\n\nØ Life Members wis
 hing to attend must register by April 15\, 2026 to allow time to broaden o
 ur invitation to fill out the tour if needed. Tours are limited to 25 visi
 tors.\n\nØ Each Life Member may bring their spouse or another adult who m
 ust also register.\n\nØ Tap the “Register” as the first step in regis
 tering. Within a couple of days you should receive a link for Amazon Regis
 tration. Without this registration\, you will not be allowed to join the t
 our.\n\nØ Please register only if you will definitely attend.\n\nARRIVAL\
 n\nØ Plan to arrive by 10:15 AM to allow extra time for finding parking a
 s there are no designated guest parking spots. Guests should enter the bui
 lding through the main entrance and wait in the lobby until the tour leade
 r arrives to greet and check you in prior to your tour. If guests do not a
 rrive on time\, the tour will start without them. Once the tour has begun\
 , guests will not be able to join the tour.\n\nØ Upon your arrival\, the 
 Amazon tour leader will ask for a government issued photo ID. Please ensur
 e that guest information submitted during sign-up matches the guest ID.\n\
 nØ Visitor badges must be always worn for security and identification pur
 poses.\n\nBldg: Amazon&#39;s MSP1 Fulfillment Center\, 2601 4th Ave East\, Sha
 kopee\, Minnesota\, United States\, 55379
LOCATION:Bldg: Amazon&#39;s MSP1 Fulfillment Center\, 2601 4th Ave East\, Shako
 pee\, Minnesota\, United States\, 55379
ORGANIZER:j.riess@ieee.org
SEQUENCE:184
SUMMARY:Twin Cities Life Members Tour of Amazon Fulfillment Center
URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/550007
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  Fulfillment Center in Shakopee\, MN on May 13 at 10:30 AM.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong
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