Kiva's little orange robots are becoming the latest craze and a truly fascinating innovation in warehouse management. Kiva's robots are replacing conveyor belts and carousels at the order fulfillment warehouses of retailers such as Zappos, Staples, and diapers.com .Thisweeksvideoprovidesinformation on how the system works.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KRjuuEVEZs

Kiva Systems has created an innovative order fulfillment system that eliminates the constraints of existing warehouse automation and puts the supplier back in control.

One of Kiva's biggest customers, Zappos, was acquired by Amazon.

Why do you believe Amazon made this strategic move?

What impact could Amazon have on Kiva's business?

What impact could Kiva have on Amazon's business?

What other types of businesses could use Kiva to improve distribution productivity?How would your warehouse employees react if you told them you were looking at implementing Kiva robots?