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Short Take: Amazon taps Wal-Mart executive

Giant Net bookseller Amazon.com has appointed a former Wal-Mart executive as its vice president and chief logistics officer. Jimmy Wright, who has more than 26 years of experience in logistics management, will be responsible for managing the company's distribution centers, product purchasing, and shipping.

Dawn Kawamoto Former Staff writer, CNET News
Dawn Kawamoto covered enterprise security and financial news relating to technology for CNET News.
Dawn Kawamoto
Giant Net bookseller has appointed a former Wal-Mart executive as its vice president and chief logistics officer. Jimmy Wright, who has more than 26 years of experience in logistics management, will be responsible for managing the company's distribution centers, product purchasing, and shipping.