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ICAEW Midlands | Behind the Business series | 2025

ICAEW Midlands | Behind the Business series | 2025

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West Midlands
Midlands Region
May
29
Thu
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30
Tue
09:30
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PM
12:30BST
Schedule Description: Discover how leading Midlands businesses are revolutionising their operations with advanced AI and technology solutions. Gain exclusive insights into
CPD hours: 3
Zoom Passcode: linda.conway@icaew.com

Description

Discover how leading Midlands businesses are revolutionising their operations with advanced AI and technology solutions. Gain exclusive insights into their strategic sustainability initiatives and robust financial performance. Learn how they are implementing cutting-edge technology and AI to drive innovation and efficiency, and apply these valuable learnings to your business and clients. Position yourself as a key advisor in technology and sustainability.

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ICAEW Midlands | Behind the Business series | Tour of Amazon’s Fulfilment Centre | 9 October 2025

ICAEW Midlands | Behind the Business series | Tour of Amazon’s Fulfilment Centre | 9 October 2025

No Charge
Available
In Person
East Midlands
Midlands Region
Oct
9
Thu
12:00
-
14:30 BST
Schedule Type Title: Weekdays
Schedule Description: Have you ever wondered what happens when you shop at Amazon? Come along to our walking tour of the Amazon EMA1 Fulfilment Centre to gain insight into
Sessions: 1
Session Hours: 2.50
CPD hours: 2.5
Zoom Passcode: eleanor.sainsbury@icaew.com
Amazon Fulfilment Centre EMA1
Unit 1 Wilders Way
Derby, DE74 2BB

Description

Have you ever wondered what happens when you shop at Amazon? Come along to our walking tour of the Amazon EMA1 Fulfilment Centre to gain insight into Amazon’s business set up, sustainability initiatives and financial implications

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09/10/2025 12:00 - 14:30 Amazon Fulfilment Centre EMA1, Unit 1, Derby, DE74 2BB

Event Information

This event offers a unique opportunity to see how Amazon leverages cutting-edge technology to get orders to customers efficiently. Beyond the tour, the session will include a buffet lunch and a dedicated talk with Q&A, focusing on key aspects of Amazon's business.

What you will gain:

  • Business setup insight | Gain a deeper understanding of Amazon's business model, operational scale, and how it adapts to an ever-changing environment.
  • Sustainability initiatives | Learn about Amazon's various sustainability programmes and their practical implementation within a large-scale logistics operation.
  • Financial implications | Explore the financial considerations behind Amazon's vast operations and strategic decisions.
  • Technological advancement | Witness how the latest technology is integrated into the fulfilment process to drive efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Networking opportunity | Connect with like-minded professionals from your area over lunch.

What to expect:

  • Walking tour | A guided tour around the Amazon EMA1 fulfilment centre, providing a direct view of their advanced logistics.
  • Buffet lunch | An opportunity to network and discuss observations with fellow attendees.
  • Talk and Q&A | A session dedicated to Amazon's sustainability initiatives and their broader financial implications, followed by a chance to ask questions.

Read the Amazon 2023 sustainability report here.

Event enquiries 

Should you experience any difficulties booking onto the event, please go to our events support page - how to book. If you need assistance making a booking, please contact the Events Information team who will be happy to support with the online booking process.

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Your local event organiser will also be able to assist with any last minute questions if you are unable to reach our Events Information team.

Event Organiser - Eleanor Sainsbury

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  • Eleanor.sainsbury@icaew.com

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Please note that the programme is subject to change. Attendees will be split into 2 groups

Time Session

12:00

Arrival and tour prep

12:15

  • Group 1 | EMA1 site tour
  • Group 2 | Buffet lunch/sustainability and financials talk

13:30

  • Group 1 | Buffet lunch/sustainability and financials talk
  • Group 2 | EMA1 site tour

14:30

Finish

Important Information

Please view the safety guidelines before visiting here.

Visitors must:

  • Sign in at security
  • Walk in blue pedestrian aisles only
  • Remain with your escort at all times
  • Be alert for any type of moving equipment
  • Obey all signs and warning signals
  • Be alert to floor hazards
  • Not enter restricted areas
  • Comply with all Amazon safety rules

In the fulfilment centre:

  • No food or drinks other than water are allowed on the production floor
  • No sunglasses or head phones
  • No cameras or video recorders

Dress code:

  • No open-toed or open-heeled shoes or sandals
  • No baggy trousers
  • Long, dangling jewellery is prohibited
  • Long hair must be tied up above shoulder height

Car Park Safety:

  • Obey all speed limits and traffic signs in the car park
  • Follow any one-way directional signage
  • No running in the car park
  • Smoking in the car park is only permitted in designated areas (both ends of building)
  • Park vehicles between the painted lines
  • Reverse parking only into parking spaces

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The views and opinions expressed by third-party speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of ICAEW. ICAEW does not assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, completeness, or legality of the content presented by third-party speakers.

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