Wharton Business Daily

Why the Question of Scale is an Ongoing Question for Most Companies

Nov 2, 2023
Gad Allon, Wharton Professor of Operations, Information & Decisions, discusses company scale, using the example of Stripe and the impact of COVID. The podcast also explores how Amazon hires part-time employees for increased profitability and their rapid growth. It delves into Amazon's diverse business sectors and the challenges of managing inefficiencies. Finally, it examines the role of technology and AI in improving efficiency and the potential shift to robots in warehouses.
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