Description: SEATTLE — There is almost no aspect of retail that Amazon has not upended with online shopping. Now, the company is trying to computerize the experience of buying sandwiches and soda from the corner convenience store.

Source: NYTimes.com – video report

Date: Dec 05, 2016

Link: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/05/technology/amazon-moves-to-cut-checkout-line-promoting-a-grab-and-go-experience.html?ref=business

Questions for Discussions:

• Describe the operation and why it contributes to greater productivity.
• With which sorts of businesses and customers would this operation work well?